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K8 YKV

2023 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,110 mi
Last recorded43,110 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 YKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 43,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 102,227 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 11 Apr 2025 102,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing One missing ( locker ) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad sensor warning light on dash

Factory fitted covers

Headlamp aim too low Both been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot see thickness ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing very low more outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pad gone to metal inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil on under tray ?

Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,491 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

child seat fitted o/s rear.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 92,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

child seat fitted o/s rear.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,819 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 82,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,180 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 20 May 2019 51,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,588 miles

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

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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K8 YKV is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K8 YKV, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K8 YKV registered?

K8 YKV is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2023.

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