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P2 JLC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 JLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 125,563 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2025 123,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 194,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 194,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CASTOR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 191,547 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 191,525 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 187,608 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 187,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 136,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,383 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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P2 JLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P2 JLC, 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 P2 JLC registered?

P2 JLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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