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KR08 XUB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 106,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT ARM BUSHES GOT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,972 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 101,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,090 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,596 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 94,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 91,664 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,187 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 82,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,171 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 72,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,751 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 63,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,526 miles

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

both front tyres perished

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,254 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre age cracked

O/S/F tyre age cracked

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 39,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 31,362 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2012 30,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 29,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

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

Is KR08 XUB safe to buy?

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