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K321 JLP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 JLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 130,991 miles

Rear HANDBRAKE SHOES BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,876 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 108,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,232 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 61,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broken (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broken (1.7.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,765 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,509 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,241 miles

o/s front tyre has tear on outer side wall.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,369 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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K321 JLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel 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 K321 JLP, 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 K321 JLP registered?

K321 JLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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