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KW08 TNE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,984 mi
Last recorded133,984 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 TNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,760 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,564 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,171 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 TNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

KW08 TNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KW08 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 TNE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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