CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW08 AOS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 AOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 151,054 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 150,875 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,102 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 99,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 87,865 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 82,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,043 miles

Offside outer Tyre wall cut - NO cord exposed

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,190 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 61,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,815 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 43,815 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,583 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KW08 AOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW08 AOS, 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

How do I check the history of KW08 AOS?

You can check the full history of KW08 AOS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW08 AOS registered?

KW08 AOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is KW08 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 AOS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW08 AOS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KW08 AOS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.