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KW08 KZE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,944 miles

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

gear box sump leaking oil

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,113 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 71,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 71,063 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,374 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer edge worn.

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage.

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge worn.

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall perishing.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,157 miles

Offside front tyre outer side wall perishing.

Pass 28 May 2014 44,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,912 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 36,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 28,607 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre dig in sidewall

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 KZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KZE, 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

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What year was KW08 KZE registered?

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

Is KW08 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 KZE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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