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MK08 JNX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,993 mi
Last recorded108,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,993 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 108,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,830 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2020 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged have to push button to insert belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 89,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged have to push button to insert belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,868 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,697 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,709 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge / side wall damage

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

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 JNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JNX, 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 JNX registered?

MK08 JNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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