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KY08 EMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,968 mi
Last recorded47,968 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,968 miles

under shields fitted unable to see all components

Fail 19 Nov 2025 47,968 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under shields fitted unable to see all components

Pass 8 Nov 2024 42,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased no need for concern (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 41,882 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,395 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 40,392 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,984 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,873 miles

both front cracking in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 25,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,898 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate slight crack

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 EMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY08 EMX registered?

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

Is KY08 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 EMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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