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KR08 TWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 TWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,056 miles

covers fitted on underside of vehicle not allowing for full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,402 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 75,908 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bushes rubber beginning to perish

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bushes rubber beginning to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,668 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 69,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,815 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,957 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KR08 TWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 TWX, 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 KR08 TWX registered?

KR08 TWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KR08 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 TWX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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