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KM08 SXD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle has under cover

Fail 5 Jan 2026 97,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle has under cover

Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,444 miles

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

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

front wheel tracking required

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 79,819 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 79,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both rear trailing arms broken away from subframe and are totally secure. This vehicle is dangerous. Brake test not carried out. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,055 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 75,996 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,895 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear tyre have a minor cut on the outer side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre has a miner cut on the outer side wall (marked yellow)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 45,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,630 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 34,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,911 miles

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

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

vehicle needs to be traking (front)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,965 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 SXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

KM08 SXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KM08 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 SXD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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