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KJ08 TVN

2008 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C 32080,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 TVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 144,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 127,559 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 117,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,979 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,427 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,213 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on.

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,934 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,348 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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KJ08 TVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 80,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ08 TVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJ08 TVN registered?

KJ08 TVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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