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P4 JSU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,931 mi
Last recorded76,931 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 JSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 72,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,938 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,421 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 64,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 55,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,866 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,733 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 39,733 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,672 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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P4 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P4 JSU, 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 P4 JSU registered?

P4 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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