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MK08 JKV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,718 mi
Last recorded98,718 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,718 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 98,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 90,299 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 90,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by N\S front fog light (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 80,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 80,670 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,972 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,329 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,935 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,340 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 22,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,057 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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MK08 JKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK08 JKV, 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 MK08 JKV registered?

MK08 JKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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