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KM08 YGP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,585 mi
Last recorded188,585 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 YGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 188,585 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 188,583 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 186,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 177,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 168,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 157,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,611 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,813 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 115,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,420 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,451 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,670 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

very minor damage on n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,103 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 YGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

KM08 YGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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