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KR08 YMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,327 mi
Last recorded157,327 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 157,327 miles

Manufacturers under trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 149,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 149,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on shock (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 149,413 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 149,359 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

mil light indicates fault

Pass 29 Jul 2024 141,507 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 141,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear at rear (advise replacement) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,862 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 123,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 117,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,120 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 101,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

heater plug glow plug light on

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,639 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 77,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,658 miles

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

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)

slight cuts on n/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,658 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cuts on n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,237 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

KR08 YMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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