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JLZ 7

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,100 mi
Last recorded103,100 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 7
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,100 miles

advise front strut top mounts nosie

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute outter case damaged (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,173 miles

slight play in o/s/f arm

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,849 miles

brake pipes greased up

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,837 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 78,386 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,386 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,516 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,686 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,702 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,216 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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JLZ 7 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLZ 7, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLZ 7 registered?

JLZ 7 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is JLZ 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLZ 7 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLZ 7 have outstanding finance?

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