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KJ08 EEV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 103,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front and both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,099 miles

slight play in steering joints

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 97,099 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,620 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 72,962 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 69,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 66,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,877 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 63,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre on 1.3mm

Slight blow from exhaust rear box.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 57,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre on 1.3mm

Slight blow from exhaust rear box.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,740 miles

osr tyre on 1.6mm limit

very slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads gettinmg low

nsf tyre outer sidewall kurb damage

osf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,606 miles

N/s/f tyre outer edge wearing off.

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 EEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEV, 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 EEV registered?

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

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