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RV08 JZT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,634 mi
Last recorded125,634 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 125,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sight leak at center silencers welds to pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,525 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 119,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At Limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,179 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken away from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lower anti-roll bar ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,175 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 104,150 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 96,840 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 91,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,261 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 88,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,059 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,503 miles

off side rear tyre 2mm 205/55/16

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,442 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,954 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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RV08 JZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV08 JZT, 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 RV08 JZT registered?

RV08 JZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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