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A3 KEX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,515 miles

factory fitted covers restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2025 105,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

factory fitted covers restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 103,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,315 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 1 Mar 2021 96,589 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 96,589 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,299 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,275 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,275 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,566 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and underside not allowing inspection of components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,973 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,432 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,244 miles

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

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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A3 KEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A3 KEX, 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 A3 KEX registered?

A3 KEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is A3 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 KEX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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