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KV08 MUW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 127,584 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 120,100 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2022 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 109,750 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,367 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,904 miles

engine oil on minimum

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,371 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,196 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,196 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,066 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV08 MUW, 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 KV08 MUW registered?

KV08 MUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is KV08 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 MUW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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