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KW08 MYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,253 mi
Last recorded169,253 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 169,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 165,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 164,335 miles

Central Front Inner Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 162,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 154,593 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 154,593 miles

Central Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 145,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,518 miles

metal brake pipes covered in copperslip, unable to test.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes covered in copperslip, unable to test.

Pass 23 May 2013 87,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 69,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,547 miles

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

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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KW08 MYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KW08 MYJ, 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 KW08 MYJ registered?

KW08 MYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is KW08 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 MYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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