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KM08 XDW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 89,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged/perished. Ply/Cord not exposed

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 85,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress to offside and nearside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 82,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Cords not exposed

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress to offside and nearside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,720 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 77,720 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front and offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front and offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,964 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 71,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,179 miles

EML Light on

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,823 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,385 miles

Nearside repeater lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,582 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,023 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 25,023 miles

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

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 XDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

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

Is KM08 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 XDW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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