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N5 JWT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 JWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 61,480 miles

all brake pads, wearing thin

under trays fitted

Front brake discs, lipped

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

Rear brake discs, corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,454 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,229 miles

all brake discs, corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,648 miles

Offside Front suspension arm dust cover cracked

Rear brake discs, corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 48,648 miles

Offside Front suspension arm dust cover cracked

Offside Rear Position lamp not working fit new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs, corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,691 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,968 miles

rear brake discs, corroded

rear tyres, close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2019 40,968 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs, corroded

rear tyres, close to limit

Pass 20 Nov 2018 37,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,906 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,410 miles

Both rear discs pitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,404 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 14,503 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

both rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 7,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 6,518 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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N5 JWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N5 JWT, 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 N5 JWT registered?

N5 JWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is N5 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 JWT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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