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K8 VJM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 82,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,130 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 61,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,862 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 50,858 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 29,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 28,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 25,944 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 25,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,792 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 23,792 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

ESP warning lights on dashboard

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,349 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,676 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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K8 VJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 K8 VJM, 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 K8 VJM registered?

K8 VJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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