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KJ08 TWY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,228 mi
Last recorded139,228 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 TWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 139,228 miles

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 139,226 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,599 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,667 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,934 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge + cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 106,934 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge + cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 153,666 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

front/rear brake discs lipped

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smear screen

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 39,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,580 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 TWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

KJ08 TWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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