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KJ08 TWF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 TWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 132,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 132,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,341 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front- rear upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 126,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front- rear upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,148 miles

N/S/R Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,420 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 75,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,032 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,855 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 TWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 TWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 TWF registered?

KJ08 TWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 TWF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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