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KM08 SYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,507 mi
Last recorded59,507 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 59,507 miles

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,746 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,515 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 48,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,224 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,920 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,559 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 15,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,045 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 SYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

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

Is KM08 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 SYY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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