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KR08 XED

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,470 mi
Last recorded167,470 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 167,470 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 167,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake readings low

Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 152,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR parking brake effort low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching legal tread depth limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 152,269 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front sidelights inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR parking brake effort low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching legal tread depth limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 140,335 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 125,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front fog light lenses smashed but still working

Fail 24 May 2017 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front fog light lenses smashed but still working

Pass 10 May 2016 89,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 39,363 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

KR08 XED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is KR08 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XED shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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