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CE08 KKV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,249 mi
Last recorded54,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 54,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 51,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Repeater lens damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside repeater lens damaged

engine cover & under tray views

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 49,022 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 47,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,044 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,478 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3MM O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,694 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/& N/S (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & under trays views

Fail 20 Feb 2018 41,554 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays views

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R handbrake noiesy

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 20,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,834 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 KKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KKV, 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 CE08 KKV registered?

CE08 KKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 KKV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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