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CE08 KKS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,528 mi
Last recorded64,528 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,528 miles

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

offside front tyre signs of being driven under-inflated

Fail 9 Oct 2025 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + ply inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front tyre signs of being driven under-inflated

Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,579 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns + os 3mm in central tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns + os 3mm in central tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,362 miles

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,921 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,217 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 55,215 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,228 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,491 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,656 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,859 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 25,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,718 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,911 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,322 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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CE08 KKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE08 KKS, 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 CE08 KKS registered?

CE08 KKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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