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R11 JWD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,359 mi
Last recorded143,359 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 143,359 miles

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

rear axle some corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2025 143,355 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear axle some corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,367 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 135,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 117,986 miles

Front slight knocking from suspension

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front slight knocking from suspension

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 111,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 104,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 94,384 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2018 85,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 73,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,226 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,537 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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R11 JWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R11 JWD, 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 R11 JWD registered?

R11 JWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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