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KV08 XMM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,232 mi
Last recorded120,232 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,232 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,466 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 110,457 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 110,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 106,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,481 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 101,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded/fractured around trailing arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,313 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,544 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,526 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 43,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,883 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 XMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

KV08 XMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is KV08 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 XMM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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