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R29 JSL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,359 mi
Last recorded146,359 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 JSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 146,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in floor X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm snapped off subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Heat shield insecure

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,760 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 136,759 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 131,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded [both front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [205/55/16] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front [abs wire chaffing]

Pass 28 Apr 2022 125,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 118,837 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 115,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,372 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (highlighted) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm at ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (highlighted) (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (highlighted) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm at ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (highlighted) (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,418 miles

Rear both wheels slightly binding

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

brakepipes coated in grease

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 87% imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ESP fault

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both borderline 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012
Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,225 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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R29 JSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R29 JSL, 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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R29 JSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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