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KO08 UMM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,300 mi
Last recorded45,300 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 45,300 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,155 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 41,155 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 40,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 37,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 37,124 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 37,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 36,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,630 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,290 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,727 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,204 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,463 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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KO08 UMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

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

Is KO08 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 UMM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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