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JP55 DUB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,477 mi
Last recorded115,477 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP55 DUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,572 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,768 miles

nsf tyre inner wall deteriorating 235 35 19

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,768 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf tyre inner wall deteriorating 235 35 19

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,955 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JP55 DUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JP55 DUB, 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.

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What year was JP55 DUB registered?

JP55 DUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is JP55 DUB safe to buy?

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