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KY08 EKW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,004 mi
Last recorded154,004 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 154,004 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not connected(not working)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Nov 2025 154,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not connected(not working)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 133,404 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 133,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TIE - BAR -- [FRONT LOWER ARM] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 125,274 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,201 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 119,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Main D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,748 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s main D- Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 105,748 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s main D- Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

TRACKING MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

Fail 19 Oct 2017 96,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

TRACKING MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 87,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 77,059 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,040 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,040 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,939 miles

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

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 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KY08 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

KY08 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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