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KW08 PJV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,889 mi
Last recorded140,889 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 140,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 105,580 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 102,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,960 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,996 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,836 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre wearing smooth

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,740 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,945 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2012 38,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 29,511 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 PJV 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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

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

Is KW08 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 PJV 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.

Does KW08 PJV have outstanding finance?

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