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KJ08 YYF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,633 mi
Last recorded124,633 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 124,633 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 124,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,568 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,156 miles

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,885 miles

o\s front tyre has a cut on outer side wall but no cord exposed

Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,299 miles

Offside rear wheel has been welded

offside rear tyre is cracking on its inner sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,381 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,912 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 YYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

KJ08 YYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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