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KS08 HJD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 136,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 125,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 125,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,908 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,573 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,148 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,314 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 514,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,188 miles

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,996 miles

slight wear on front discs and inner psds

Fail 22 Jun 2013 41,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear on front discs and inner psds

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,236 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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KS08 HJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KS08 HJD, 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 KS08 HJD registered?

KS08 HJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KS08 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 HJD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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