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KW08 TSY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,707 mi
Last recorded129,707 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 TSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 129,707 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,595 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,546 miles

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,998 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking close to cords.

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 95,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking close to cords.

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,995 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 81,320 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 73,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers wet

both rear shock absorbers wet

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

n/s/r parking brake low effort

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,128 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 33,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 33,666 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 TSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

KW08 TSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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