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KR08 UDE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,824 mi
Last recorded106,824 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 UDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2025 100,799 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 100,799 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 95,281 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 89,930 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 89,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken in half (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 84,732 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 80,235 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 77,272 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 71,790 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 71,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,735 miles

Front both front Tyre has worn outer edge...

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,339 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,079 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 35,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 26,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,801 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall no cords showing recomend to be change

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall no cords showing recomend to be change

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 UDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

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

Is KR08 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 UDE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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