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KU08 LXL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,547 mi
Last recorded134,547 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 134,547 miles

Brake Wear Light On. All Brake pads Are New

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To Under Side Off Vehicle (realated To Age Off Vehicle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 130,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,256 miles

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

pad warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,318 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread on 3mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner racks ()

Rear Differential seals worn/leaking fluid

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wiper blade(s) smearing

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside wiper wearing

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched, advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside wiper wearing

Fail 14 Nov 2020 105,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside wiper wearing

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched, advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside wiper wearing

Pass 11 May 2019 94,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,360 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn very slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,360 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn very slightly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,804 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,793 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,265 miles

front brake discs worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,407 miles

rear tyre treads low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,801 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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KU08 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KU08 LXL, 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 KU08 LXL registered?

KU08 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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