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KV08 OWK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,838 mi
Last recorded132,838 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 132,838 miles

driver side number plate light not working

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 131,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 125,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 119,091 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp switch is slightly operating slow but works , needs attention

Pass 15 Apr 2021 110,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 102,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 90,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,999 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,042 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,830 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,979 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 52,574 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,153 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2013 42,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,430 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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 OWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

KV08 OWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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