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KV08 XNX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,551 mi
Last recorded129,551 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 129,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,042 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 124,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,799 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 116,474 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts under wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Driver seat belt slightly lazy at retracting

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2016 94,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch and across the centre (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts under wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Driver seat belt slightly lazy at retracting

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

One of the nearside rear stop and tail light bulbs not working

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Exposed outer sections under all four wheel arches. (3.6.B.2c)

Moisture in offside side repeater lens.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner lower offside tailight not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly but OK on roller brake test.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS fluid level on minimum

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,367 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2012 52,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,494 miles

Accident damage to nearside corner of front valance.

Brake pads allround worn low but still well within MOT guidelines

Engine oil level low - topped up.

Offside rear tyre underinflated - all four tyres adjusted to correct pressures prior to starting test.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,496 miles

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

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 XNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

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

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