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KM08 SUY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,910 mi
Last recorded109,910 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 SUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s and n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse light not work

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,389 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi hose to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 103,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most lower arm bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi hose to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,262 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 98,262 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2023 95,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,172 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 72,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 72,690 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 64,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 58,649 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2017 58,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bold on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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 30 Mar 2015 48,336 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,075 miles

Nearside mirror indicator has condensation

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,500 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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 SUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM08 SUY, 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 KM08 SUY registered?

KM08 SUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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