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S300 JKO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

130,189 mi
Last recorded130,189 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 130,189 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr tyre very low on tread and very heavily worn on inside edge ... advise replacement asap as cords will be visible very soon

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,867 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,251 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 83,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 44,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 41,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 30,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 24,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,852 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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S300 JKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S300 JKO, 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 S300 JKO registered?

S300 JKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is S300 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 JKO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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