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KW08 VKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,976 mi
Last recorded109,976 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,976 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine management light on

under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,115 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 73,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 63,029 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,611 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2013 50,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 43,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,226 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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KW08 VKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VKJ, 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 KW08 VKJ registered?

KW08 VKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is KW08 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 VKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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