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KU08 YZE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 99,566 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2025 99,564 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,829 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2025 96,828 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 94,934 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2024 94,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,706 miles

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

Offside 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 to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,201 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 89,182 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,667 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on close to 2mm markrs (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,681 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,359 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,477 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 YZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

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

Is KU08 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 YZE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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