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KR08 XCD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,617 mi
Last recorded152,617 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 152,617 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 152,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 146,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 140,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 214,877 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 214,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 204,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 193,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,494 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,616 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,616 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,063 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 68,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,338 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,603 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)

Small cut in NSR tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyres Wearing Inside & Outside Edges

Oil Level Low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 29,411 miles

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

Cut in N/s Front Tyre

Sill & Floorpan Covers Fitted

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 XCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

KR08 XCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is KR08 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XCD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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