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B5 KSC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,681 mi
Last recorded32,681 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 KSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 32,681 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 31,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 31,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 29,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,933 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 22 May 2019 25,361 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 23,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 22,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,077 miles

All tyres are perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 16,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 14,515 miles

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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B5 KSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B5 KSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 KSC registered?

B5 KSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is B5 KSC safe to buy?

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