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KJ08 BZV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most & rear most inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most & rear most inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,512 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,120 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,402 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 52,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,383 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 36,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyre outer side walls damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,290 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2013 26,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,092 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 BZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

KJ08 BZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 BZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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