2008 Mercedes Cheetah 4.2L Diesel · MJC 5
2008 Mercedes Cheetah (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 702,000 km. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CHEETAH
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 702,000 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4249cc
MJC 5 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 702,000 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MJC 5 Odometer History
- 17/10/2023638,573 km
- 29/10/2024670,283 km+31,710 km
- 29/10/2024670,284 km+1 km
- 09/12/2025701,872 km+31,588 km
- 16/12/2025702,000 km+128 km
Average of roughly 29,282 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJC 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Cheetah (MJC 5) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “offside rear lower Brake drums, back plates & shoes, discs, callipers & pads including friction material with: a brake d”; “nearside rear lower Brake drums, back plates & shoes, discs, callipers & pads including friction material with: a brake ”; “Condition of Webbing: a cut or damage or fluffing or fraying or overstretching sufficient to obstruct correct operation ”.
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