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KR08 XSF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,898 mi
Last recorded178,898 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 178,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 162,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 162,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 141,688 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded & touching inside of discs

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly obstructed view (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 141,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake backplates corroded & touching inside of discs

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low .O/s/r are new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly obstructed view (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,799 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear brake service advised

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,828 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,313 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 80,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,840 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,701 miles

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 XSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

KR08 XSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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