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KW08 VEK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,564 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 116,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,008 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear lower tie rod inner bushes worn

Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear lower tie rod inner bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,821 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2013 50,630 miles

Brake fluid level below max mark N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,105 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,280 miles

front brake discs worn / pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn

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 VEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

KW08 VEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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