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KJ08 AHO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,630 mi
Last recorded102,630 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 102,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 78,307 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,115 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,981 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges wearing low

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre edges wearing low

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,200 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,173 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,857 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,938 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 49,938 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,193 miles

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

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 AHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 AHO registered?

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

Is KJ08 AHO safe to buy?

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