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KR08 RVW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 156,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 152,074 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 152,074 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 142,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,041 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 138,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,263 miles

one of three position/brake lamps inop

Fail 20 Jun 2019 112,263 miles

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

one of three position/brake lamps inop

Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,733 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 106,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 98,179 miles

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

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 23 May 2015 82,383 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 66,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 51,995 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 42,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 31,674 miles

front wipers poor

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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KR08 RVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR08 RVW, 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 KR08 RVW registered?

KR08 RVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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