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KJ08 VGV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,027 mi
Last recorded130,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,027 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 130,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 105,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,575 miles

Drive shafts corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 76,536 miles

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

Drive shafts corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,558 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,898 miles

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

n/s/f brake dragging on slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 58,983 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 50,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,704 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,072 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 VGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

KJ08 VGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 VGV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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