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MK08 JMO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,924 mi
Last recorded104,924 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,157 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 117,712 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail completely broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,066 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 20 Feb 2019 110,066 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,006 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,379 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,736 miles

Engine bay covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,085 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 JMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK08 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

MK08 JMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is MK08 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 JMO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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