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KV08 XOJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 108,142 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 101,737 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fan constantly on

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,238 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fan on constantly on

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,664 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front air con fan constantly on

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2022 95,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front air con fan constantly on

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,837 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre at 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

air con cooling fan constantly running

Fail 5 Aug 2021 91,837 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre at 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

air con cooling fan constantly running

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,781 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 81,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,245 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 79,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,826 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 56,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (LOCATED ABOVE REAR DIFF) (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFORTS LOW 20% LIMIT 16%

NOISE WHEN N/S/R WHEEL ROTATED POSSIBLE BRAKE BACK PLATE OR REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLYS

Pass 27 May 2015 49,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,740 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,646 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 XOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

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

Is KV08 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 XOJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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