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MK08 JPV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,059 mi
Last recorded113,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 113,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,264 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 101,946 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 101,946 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,767 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,416 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front brake pipe

Fail 3 Sep 2019 80,416 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing missing from both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front brake pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,814 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 58,734 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,484 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 52,314 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,600 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,717 miles

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required/nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

rear tyes uneven wear treads low

Fail 18 Mar 2011 21,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required/nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

rear tyes uneven wear treads low

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 JPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JPV, 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 MK08 JPV registered?

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

Is MK08 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 JPV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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