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KM08 OCG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,691 mi
Last recorded92,691 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,691 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,083 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 83,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2023 79,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 75,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,510 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 70,510 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,205 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,205 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,786 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2018 60,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 48,622 miles

n/s/r upper sidelamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,570 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,175 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,819 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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KM08 OCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 KM08 OCG, 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 KM08 OCG registered?

KM08 OCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is KM08 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 OCG 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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