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KJ08 SZR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,995 mi
Last recorded47,995 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 SZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 46,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,859 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,849 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,612 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,485 miles

slight wear on front tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,070 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 27,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,835 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 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

KJ08 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is KJ08 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 SZR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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