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KV08 FTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,311 mi
Last recorded69,311 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 69,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,742 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 68,709 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,851 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,039 miles

Front Both anti roll bar links poor

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,972 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,766 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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KV08 FTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KV08 FTY, 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 KV08 FTY?

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What year was KV08 FTY registered?

KV08 FTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is KV08 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 FTY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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