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S7 JBE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,080 mi
Last recorded115,080 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 115,080 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 115,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,260 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 100,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,568 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,050 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

chip in screen

Fail 1 Sep 2021 67,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,429 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,800 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both sides edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,781 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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S7 JBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S7 JBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S7 JBE registered?

S7 JBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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