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KS08 JUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,648 mi
Last recorded113,648 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 JUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,648 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 113,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,171 miles

Nearside Front Side mirror slightly damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2024 109,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side mirror slightly damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Side mirror lightly damaged

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

palstic fitted under car

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,257 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,210 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 74,723 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,497 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,011 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 35,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,285 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,072 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outter edge

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 JUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS08 JUJ, 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 JUJ registered?

KS08 JUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KS08 JUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 JUJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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