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KJ08 AFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 May 2024 136,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,036 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,539 miles

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 110,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 61,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,131 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,655 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,731 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KJ08 AFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJ08 AFZ, 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 KJ08 AFZ registered?

KJ08 AFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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