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KW08 VNM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,719 miles

Nearside Inner rack arm slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2025 120,482 miles

Nearside rack arm slight play

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 120,461 miles

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

Nearside rack arm slight play

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 114,365 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,872 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 102,544 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,336 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 83,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 83,554 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,235 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,053 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,837 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 VNM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW08 VNM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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