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KO08 UMH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,103 mi
Last recorded151,103 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 151,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 123,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,477 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 109,860 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 109,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,392 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 104,392 miles

Central Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,919 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,487 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,293 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,293 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,002 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,002 miles

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

NSF TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

OSF TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,892 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,706 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,705 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 46,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,298 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE BOTH FEATHERED-AWAY & NOW CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH.........

O/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH..................

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK N/S REAR SEAT-BELT DUE TO CHILD-SEAT FITTED................Thanx.....

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 UMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KO08 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

KO08 UMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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