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KY08 FRF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,874 mi
Last recorded174,874 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 174,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater dim

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 166,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,470 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 148,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 135,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 126,001 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,963 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2018 105,181 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,804 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,804 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,088 miles

front wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,088 miles

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

front wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,584 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,018 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 5 Mar 2012 44,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,816 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 FRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

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

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