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KY08 EKM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,280 mi
Last recorded182,280 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 182,280 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2025 166,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2024 157,349 miles

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Fail 7 May 2024 157,349 miles

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 151,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 144,819 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 144,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 136,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 136,845 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 133,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,650 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2018 114,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge + screw in tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge + screw in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to cord coming through (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,550 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,872 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,810 miles

o/s/f tyre inner tread low and wall cut

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,041 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 EKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KY08 EKM, 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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KY08 EKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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