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JHZ 8834

2008 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

338,449 mi
Last recorded338,449 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Unknown168,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 8834
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 338,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 319,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 301,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 301,417 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 282,932 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 282,926 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 264,303 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 264,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 247,521 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 247,520 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 227,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 227,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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JHZ 8834 is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 168,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JHZ 8834 registered?

JHZ 8834 is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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