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K27 LEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,755 mi
Last recorded75,755 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,657 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 72,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 71,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,668 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

vehicle damaged repaired

Fail 4 May 2017 61,333 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount are cracked (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable steering bent check tacking (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light ob, vehicle damaged repaired, discs corroded, front brake pads low

Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,195 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,146 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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K27 LEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K27 LEJ, 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 K27 LEJ registered?

K27 LEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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