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KO08 MUY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,479 mi
Last recorded133,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 MUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,479 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 133,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 123,966 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 123,966 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,680 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 116,680 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,404 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,840 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 81,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,513 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,318 miles

both rear tyer thread slight thin

Pass 29 May 2014 39,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked on inner side walls and wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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KO08 MUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO08 MUY, 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 KO08 MUY registered?

KO08 MUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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