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KM08 SVE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,732 mi
Last recorded145,732 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 SVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 145,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 145,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 141,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 127,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,571 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 119,571 miles

Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 113,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple source one not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear multiple light source reg plate bulb sometimes not working

Offside Front tyre is worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on tread limit of 1.6 mm will soon need changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,124 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 99,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,362 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bottom covers fitted obscuring some components including rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,937 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,762 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,686 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2012 17,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,154 miles

Advise:n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Advise:o/s/f tyre has a nail & a screw in it

Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,294 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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KM08 SVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

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

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