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KJ08 AJY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,715 mi
Last recorded75,715 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,715 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s , and slight in w/bearings ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 75,715 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s , and slight in w/bearings ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,532 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 72,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,262 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 6 Mar 2024 67,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,005 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 55,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,624 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 AJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJY, 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 AJY registered?

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

Is KJ08 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 AJY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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