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KS08 JMO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 105,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front to union in place corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall in place. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder/ center tread lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 89,786 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front to union in place corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall in place. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder/ center tread lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,375 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,703 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2016 65,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 43,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 37,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,196 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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 JMO 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 88.9%.

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 JMO, 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

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What year was KS08 JMO registered?

KS08 JMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is KS08 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 JMO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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