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KW08 VML

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,546 mi
Last recorded151,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,546 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.

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

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

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Subframe repair covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jan 2026 151,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 18%.

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,634 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outers both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 113,046 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,905 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,905 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wall cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside bonnet secondary retaining device not workin

Pass 2 Mar 2018 90,523 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 90,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,088 miles

Advise front brake disc's corroded

Advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate catching on the disc

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS light is on

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 59,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front service brakes show imbalance.

near side front service brake shows run-out.

off side front service brake shows run-out/judder.

Fail 29 May 2012 59,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front service brakes show imbalance.

near side front service brake shows run-out.

off side front service brake shows run-out/judder.

Pass 27 May 2011 43,431 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 VML 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 77.8%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

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

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