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M5 JSU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,183 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 120,070 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 113,599 miles

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster faulty

Fail 9 Jan 2025 113,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster faulty

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend replace at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 105,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend replace at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,071 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,634 miles

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,080 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2017 68,054 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Feb 2017 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,952 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,533 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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M5 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M5 JSU, 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 M5 JSU registered?

M5 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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