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KJ08 YFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,569 mi
Last recorded161,569 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 161,569 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 161,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 155,113 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 155,112 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 127,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside 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 29 Jan 2020 127,025 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside 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 8 Feb 2019 121,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexy Pipe Slight Leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 121,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both offside to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All alloys corroded / o/s/r welded

Both nearside to flexi brake pipes slightly corroded

Front bumper insecure

Front castor arm bushes split slightly

Front exhaust section flexi webbing worn

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,507 miles

Exhaust front flexi worn.

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs lipped badly.

Very slight oil leak from nearside rear camber arm

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,521 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

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

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