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KM08 WRW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,234 mi
Last recorded177,234 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 WRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 177,234 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 177,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to expose ply or cord on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to expose ply or cord on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 148,471 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 148,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 129,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,297 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,271 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 3 May 2012 30,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,856 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 WRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 WRW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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