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KR08 KJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,164 mi
Last recorded137,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 KJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 137,164 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 133,822 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,188 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 130,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 126,438 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 120,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,437 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,414 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,627 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 97,627 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear... marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear... marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre; outer tyre/tread wear

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside fromt tyre; outer tyre/tread wear

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,570 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 KJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KR08 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

KR08 KJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 KJZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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