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KM08 SVP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,535 mi
Last recorded133,535 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 SVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 133,535 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 133,535 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 133,494 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 133,494 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 128,553 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres have damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 128,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both discs contaminated with oily product (1.1.14 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres have damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides need adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 121,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 118,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 118,565 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension bad knocking on nearside front,suspect bottom balljoints,no play found

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,920 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lense broken jagged edges

Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front lower arm bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lense broken jagged edges

Pass 3 May 2019 94,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 94,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges especially outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti roll bar link leaking grease from rear of lower ball joint, but rubber boot is intact

Fail 23 Mar 2018 88,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall as marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges especially outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti roll bar link leaking grease from rear of lower ball joint, but rubber boot is intact

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges especially outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,050 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,505 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 SVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

KM08 SVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is KM08 SVP safe to buy?

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