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KY08 JXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 70,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 59,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 56,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,284 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 55,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,117 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,972 miles

n/s door indicator lens has condensation.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,110 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,327 miles

advise wheel alignment check

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,082 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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KY08 JXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KY08 JXJ, 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 KY08 JXJ registered?

KY08 JXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is KY08 JXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 JXJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY08 JXJ have outstanding finance?

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