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KV08 MVX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,526 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 104,526 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 99,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,090 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,067 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside & Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2016 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,304 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyres wearing on the outside edges

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

KV08 MVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KV08 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 MVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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