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KJ08 AVC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,483 mi
Last recorded122,483 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 122,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,210 miles

N/S/F front fog lamp not working

Parking brake sticking on badly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 119,210 miles

Position lamp not working both O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

N/S/F front fog lamp not working

Parking brake sticking on badly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,926 miles

N/S/F fog light not working

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

Water in O/S side repeater

Fail 8 Nov 2023 115,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F fog light not working

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Water in O/S side repeater

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,207 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,730 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

N/S/R parking brake sticking

Fail 24 Jun 2021 108,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 106,340 miles

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads, approx 2mm left on rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2019 105,957 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 98,456 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,636 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,680 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 AVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

KJ08 AVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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