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KJ08 SZX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,006 mi
Last recorded117,006 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 SZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,006 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 106,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,965 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,065 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 85,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 85,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 65,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 53,734 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,173 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS LOW

N/S/F TYRE WORN OFF OUTSIDE EDGE

REMOVED STICKERS FROM SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN PRIOR TO TEST

STONE CHIP LESS THAN 40MM IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,197 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 SZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

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

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