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KY08 EHX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,291 mi
Last recorded60,291 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,291 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 60,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 50,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 46,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 43,978 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,143 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 38,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 34,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,860 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 22,907 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 17,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 14,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,111 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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KY08 EHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 KY08 EHX, 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 KY08 EHX registered?

KY08 EHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is KY08 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 EHX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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