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R13 KJK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 KJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 93,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 93,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 92,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 92,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 86,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced possable bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,933 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,191 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,637 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 41,539 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 41,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,411 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R13 KJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R13 KJK, 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 R13 KJK registered?

R13 KJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is R13 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 KJK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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