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JT53 JNR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT53 JNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 100,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 95,043 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,613 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 13,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,688 miles

osf tyre sidewall deteriorated

osr tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,843 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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JT53 JNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JT53 JNR, 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 JT53 JNR registered?

JT53 JNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is JT53 JNR safe to buy?

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