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KV08 MXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 84,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S/F inner sidelight bulb not working,multible light source (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R tyre treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR number plates deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,810 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipe unions covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

engine service light is on

Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,810 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipe unions covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear tail light lens incomplete, put red tape over the hole (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

engine service light is on

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,374 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Fail 14 Feb 2023 79,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,033 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 72,005 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,272 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight perishing and wear 205/55/16

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage slight cord exposed 205/55/16

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 3mm 205/55/16

sidewall damage n/s front tyre 205/55/16

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

side wall damage nearside front tyre (205/55/16)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,961 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,786 miles

205/55 r16

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 1.6mm.worn low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 1.6mm. worn low on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear edges o/s front tyre 205/55/16

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,954 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread getting low 3.0mm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,990 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 MXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

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

Is KV08 MXC safe to buy?

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