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KU08 XBB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,547 mi
Last recorded185,547 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 185,547 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 175,070 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe leaking gases not excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rewards arm outer ball joint has play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 158,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 153,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 149,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 145,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 134,973 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp not working but car substitutes another bulb in its place

Fail 11 Jan 2019 134,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing castor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,472 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively DISC BLUE AND GRAB (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 127,470 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively DISC BLUE AND GRAB (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,637 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 112,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,284 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,287 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on edge

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 XBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

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

Is KU08 XBB safe to buy?

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