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KS08 HGD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,285 mi
Last recorded41,285 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 41,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 41,285 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,771 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 39,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 39,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,283 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,064 miles

o/s front tyre wearing from the inner tread

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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KS08 HGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KS08 HGD, 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 KS08 HGD registered?

KS08 HGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is KS08 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 HGD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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