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MK08 JFX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,787 mi
Last recorded128,787 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 128,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 128,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,280 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 121,280 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 106,275 miles

Offside Front foglamp glass broke

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,471 miles

Offside Front fog lamp smashed

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,471 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp smashed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,815 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,989 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,730 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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MK08 JFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK08 JFX, 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 MK08 JFX registered?

MK08 JFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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