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KU08 YYO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,638 mi
Last recorded106,638 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,638 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 4 Aug 2026 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,827 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 98,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,231 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2020 71,852 miles

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

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

under cover fetid

Pass 9 May 2019 67,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,582 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 50,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,216 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,892 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 32,879 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

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

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