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KM08 YRR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 YRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,730 miles

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

brake pedal spongey

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,369 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 74,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,715 miles

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

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

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 YRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

KM08 YRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is KM08 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 YRR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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