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AO08 KXB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 102,326 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 95,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,193 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,422 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,213 miles

O/S front tyre worn on edges

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,514 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 31,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,138 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

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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AO08 KXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO08 KXB, 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 AO08 KXB registered?

AO08 KXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AO08 KXB safe to buy?

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