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K9 TTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,857 mi
Last recorded122,857 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 122,857 miles

n/s and o/s rear metal brake lines has corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2026 122,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear metal brake lines has corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 117,282 miles

Rear metal brake lines has light corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2025 117,282 miles

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

Rear metal brake lines has light corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 110,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight diesel leak engine area under covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,567 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,033 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 82,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 74,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 67,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,770 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front wipers worn

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 13 May 2011 52,414 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 52,414 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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K9 TTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K9 TTJ, 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 K9 TTJ registered?

K9 TTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is K9 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 TTJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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