CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU08 YRV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,163 mi
Last recorded10,163 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 10,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 10,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 9,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,560 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 9,560 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 9,198 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 8,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 8,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 7,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 2 Mar 2017 7,360 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,962 miles

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2015 6,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 6,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,260 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,759 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 5,461 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU08 YRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YRV, 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

How do I check the history of KU08 YRV?

You can check the full history of KU08 YRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU08 YRV registered?

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

Is KU08 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 YRV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU08 YRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU08 YRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.