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KR08 XTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,422 mi
Last recorded121,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 121,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 121,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both suspension arm ball joints on N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both suspension arm ball joints on O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 85,620 miles

Nearside Front slight play

under tray's fitted

Fail 21 May 2024 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play

under tray's fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 78,578 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 78,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 72,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,003 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,503 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 45,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 39,769 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,599 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 XTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

KR08 XTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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