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KW08 KZC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 KZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 104,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 95,275 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp affecting brake light (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 89,942 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are starting to wear / crack up on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 82,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 69,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,285 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,957 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 44,950 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,292 miles

Offside 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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KW08 KZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC?

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What year was KW08 KZC registered?

KW08 KZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is KW08 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 KZC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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