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P3 JWV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,213 mi
Last recorded87,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 JWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,165 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 78,165 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,268 miles

Rear spring seats covered with mud

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2023 73,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working lens also missing(no effect on emitted light) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear spring seats covered with mud

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2022 68,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,098 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 53,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,170 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 46,169 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,627 miles

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2014 23,627 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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P3 JWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P3 JWV, 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 P3 JWV registered?

P3 JWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is P3 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 JWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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