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KU08 WHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 97,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 92,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,053 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 88,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,647 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 86,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 83,041 miles

Emissions too clean to register reading

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,090 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,182 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside engine mount worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine dense black smoke from exhaust when reved (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,123 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,856 miles

offside front trye outer side-wall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,938 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KU08 WHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KU08 WHJ, 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

How do I check the history of KU08 WHJ?

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What year was KU08 WHJ registered?

KU08 WHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is KU08 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 WHJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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