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KW08 LHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 LHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 96,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens is damaged

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

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

damage to bodywork all round

Fail 12 Aug 2026 96,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens is damaged

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

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

damage to bodywork all round

Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass is slightly smaller but still adequate view

Fail 23 Jul 2025 95,396 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. plus offside cut to cord (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass is slightly smaller but still adequate view

Pass 28 May 2024 93,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 92,742 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 92,742 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,742 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking / offside front (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 91,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer / rear , ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,309 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,309 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

front brake imbalance 20%

offside rear body panels accident damages

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

offside rear vehicle areas accident damages

Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides on inner walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides on inner walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

offside rear vehicle areas accident damages

Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,384 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 61,384 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,836 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,851 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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KW08 LHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LHZ, 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 KW08 LHZ registered?

KW08 LHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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