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KW08 AOR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,268 mi
Last recorded146,268 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 AOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 146,268 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 144,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 129,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 129,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 122,189 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 117,914 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,914 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,580 miles

Baby seats across rear bench preventing full inspection of seat belts.

Brake pedal spongey .

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 113,580 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Baby seats across rear bench preventing full inspection of seat belts.

Brake pedal spongey .

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,495 miles

Brake pedal is spongey.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Level sensor arm damaged but not completely broken.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to detach.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is spongey.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Level sensor arm damaged but not completely broken.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to detach.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 102,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,356 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc getting worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is heavily worn on inside (3 or 4mm lip on inside) (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb insecure giving incorrect beam pattern (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on inside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on inside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc getting worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is heavily worn on inside (3 or 4mm lip on inside) (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,427 miles

Offside Front inner edge of tyre getting worn

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2016 84,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner edge of tyre getting worn

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,725 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,905 miles

n/s front tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,804 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KW08 AOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KW08 AOR, 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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KW08 AOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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