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KJ08 AHD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,062 mi
Last recorded99,062 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,892 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 70,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,447 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,108 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,328 miles

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

advise o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,326 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2012 295,605 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,673 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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KJ08 AHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AHD, 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 AHD registered?

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

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