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KW08 VLS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,177 mi
Last recorded173,177 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 173,177 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 173,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 162,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 160,139 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 160,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 138,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,516 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2022 122,516 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 118,746 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,200 miles

engine and body covers fitted

rear springs

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,605 miles

engine and body covers fitted

play in wheel bearing

Fail 18 Mar 2019 110,598 miles

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

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

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

engine and body covers fitted

play in wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,488 miles

both rear pipes and o/s brake pipe rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,517 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 3 May 2016 93,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 81,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,231 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2013 58,986 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wipers smearing

Pass 11 May 2011 36,850 miles

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

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

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 VLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

KW08 VLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is KW08 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 VLS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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