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S66 JFR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 102,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,106 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,117 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,969 miles

Centre Front exhust pipe bracket is broken...

Nearside Front discs has slight judder

Offside Front discs has slight judder

Fail 25 Apr 2016 62,969 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Front exhust pipe bracket is broken...

Nearside Front discs has slight judder

Offside Front discs has slight judder

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,213 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 54,213 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,719 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front offside tyre worn inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,605 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,683 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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S66 JFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S66 JFR, 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 S66 JFR registered?

S66 JFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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