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KL08 GEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,660 mi
Last recorded27,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 GEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 24,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 19,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 13,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 9,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 9,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 9,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 9,350 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 9,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 9,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 8,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,474 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 6,861 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 6,062 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2012 6,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2011 5,294 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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KL08 GEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KL08 GEU, 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 KL08 GEU registered?

KL08 GEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is KL08 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 GEU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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