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KR08 HJU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 HJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 131,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 131,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 117,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 117,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 103,991 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 103,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,152 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,793 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,247 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,382 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,525 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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KR08 HJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR08 HJU, 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 KR08 HJU registered?

KR08 HJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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