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KY08 EMV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,240 mi
Last recorded63,240 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,240 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 60,790 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 51,995 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 51,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,466 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 32,504 miles

Nearside Front o/s front tyres feathering on outer edge

Nearside tyre big cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 30,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 28,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 26,678 miles

rear / middle exhaust mountain broke

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,294 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 22,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,641 miles

plastic panels cover the full under side

Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,173 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 EMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

KY08 EMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is KY08 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 EMV 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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