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KJ08 YFR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 YFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,380 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 97,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,855 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,971 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 95W rapid (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 70,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 94W XL rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 94W XL rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 95W rapid (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,941 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 62,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 58,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust clamp cracking

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

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,055 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 52,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,636 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 42,589 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,432 miles

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

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 YFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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