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KS08 VXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,351 mi
Last recorded148,351 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 VXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 148,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has knocking when driving

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 148,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has knocking when driving

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 143,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 142,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash tank empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower rear suspension arm joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front track rod end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper damage /crack risk to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 135,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 135,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front drop-link joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded neaside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 133,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake noisy upon operation

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,246 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,149 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 59,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,591 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)

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 VXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KS08 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

KS08 VXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KS08 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 VXA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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