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KV08 OUE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 89,525 miles

Front reg plate cracked

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 89,525 miles

Front reg plate cracked

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 58,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,754 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low and inner side starting to split open

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,819 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 35,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner cuts in side wall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,544 miles

advise all tyre walls scraped and cut

advise baby seats fitted to rear seat belts not checked

advise rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,195 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cuts in outer wall.

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 OUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE?

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What year was KV08 OUE registered?

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

Is KV08 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 OUE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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