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JS08 MAR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,968 mi
Last recorded135,968 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS08 MAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 135,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil over the bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 129,462 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 129,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 120,812 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 120,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 115,421 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyre worn low/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2022 107,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside front & nearside rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front lower arms ( rear arm's ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 102,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 97,397 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 97,390 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 83,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 75,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine - requires further investigation ()

Fail 10 May 2017 75,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine - requires further investigation ()

Pass 26 May 2016 67,060 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 17 May 2016 66,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Close to Limit inner and outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting Close to Limit Centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting Close to Limit at Centre of Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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JS08 MAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JS08 MAR, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JS08 MAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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