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RV08 KAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,550 mi
Last recorded116,550 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,273 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,337 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,632 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,652 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,170 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 67,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,538 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 321,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RV08 KAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV08 KAJ, 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 RV08 KAJ registered?

RV08 KAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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