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KW08 MZX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,607 mi
Last recorded214,607 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 214,607 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 214,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 121,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Dust Covers Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Dust Covers Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 121,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Dust Covers Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Dust Covers Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 113,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 15 Jun 2021 106,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low On Wear Marks 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 76,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 70,428 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 64,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 64,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 46,533 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 40,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,803 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 MZX 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 83.3%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

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

Is KW08 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 MZX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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