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CU08 KVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 KVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 100,793 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 99,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,228 miles

corroded around rear suspension

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corroded around rear suspension

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,132 miles

corroded around rear suspension and chassis

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

rear sub frame and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 97,125 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corroded around rear suspension and chassis

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

rear sub frame and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes allowing slight Horizontal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S Windscreen wiper split at end

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush @ ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing "Corroded" (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre approx. 3.5 mm, perished in tread, nail in tread & small split on inner side wall

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush @ ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing "Corroded" (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre approx. 3.5 mm & perished in tread

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,650 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 12 Oct 2017 74,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 10 Oct 2017 74,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,828 miles

Front Tyres Dry Rotted

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyres Dry Rotted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,805 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,748 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,720 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 38,720 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,396 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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CU08 KVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU08 KVY, 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 CU08 KVY registered?

CU08 KVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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