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KY08 JXO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,902 mi
Last recorded145,902 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 145,902 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,376 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 141,356 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 136,452 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,203 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,937 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2018 127,754 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,900 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,418 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,033 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 JXO 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 81.3%.

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 JXO, 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 KY08 JXO registered?

KY08 JXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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