CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR06 JAM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 55,887 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 55,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,357 miles

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

Coil spring corroded osr + osf + nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Aug 2025 54,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded osr + osf + nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,786 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre front and centre rear bracket snapped - still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted - not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2023 51,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm 245/35w18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2023 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached split at coil spring seat (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached split at coil spring seat (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front t.rod end corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm 245/35w18 (5.2.3 (e))

both inner t.rods corroded at threads

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,786 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 47,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,983 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various rear suspension arm bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray(s) fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,565 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

three high level brake light bulbs inop

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2018 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

three high level brake light bulbs inop

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 42,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,376 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,214 miles

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

brake pipes coated

Fail 31 Aug 2015 37,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake pipes coated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,989 miles

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

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

hi level brake light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,341 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 13,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR06 JAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KR06 JAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR06 JAM?

You can check the full history of KR06 JAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR06 JAM registered?

KR06 JAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is KR06 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 JAM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR06 JAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR06 JAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.