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K23 JUD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 JUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 129,537 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Rear underside corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 129,537 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2025 51,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 51,087 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 127,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 47,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 44,400 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 44,399 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 124,943 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 124,943 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,165 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 121,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,243 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 115,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,974 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,424 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 87,424 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,832 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,856 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,098 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K23 JUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 K23 JUD, 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 K23 JUD registered?

K23 JUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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