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KS08 XWC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 XWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 105,359 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,952 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,059 miles

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

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fog light glass is broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Only very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fog light glass is broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Only very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,079 miles

Wipers not clearing screen fully.

Pass 11 May 2012 37,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 30,535 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 30,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KS08 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

KS08 XWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is KS08 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 XWC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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