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7979 KW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,185 mi
Last recorded23,185 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7979 KW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 23,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 20,792 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 19,452 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 16,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 11,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 8,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 7,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 7,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 6,896 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 6,652 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 6,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 5,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 5,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 4,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 4,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 3,391 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 3,391 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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7979 KW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 7979 KW, 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 7979 KW registered?

7979 KW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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