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KU08 WCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,128 mi
Last recorded133,128 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 133,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 128,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 122,867 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 117,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 111,548 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 111,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 105,786 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 101,506 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 101,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,581 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,609 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 54,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,805 miles

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 WCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU08 WCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 WCZ registered?

KU08 WCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is KU08 WCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 WCZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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