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KV08 MWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage possibly been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bumper wing damage

Offside Front wheel leaning in at top

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 132,030 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 132,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 104,668 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,956 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,902 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,056 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,161 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres cracking between treads.

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

Rear brake pads low

Windscreen wipers hit scuttle panel

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,932 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,961 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 MWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MWJ, 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.

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What year was KV08 MWJ registered?

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

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