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JU07 JDU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU07 JDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 90,480 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,107 miles

Bulb warning on dash board

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 75,106 miles

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

Bulb warning on dash board

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has sidewall damage no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 40,028 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,149 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 34,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,423 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,739 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 6,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 5,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,933 miles

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,541 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,838 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 2,220 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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JU07 JDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JU07 JDU, 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 JU07 JDU registered?

JU07 JDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is JU07 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU07 JDU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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