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KV08 XXP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,298 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 76,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,231 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,244 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,020 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,663 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 XXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

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

Is KV08 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 XXP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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