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KY08 JVC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,887 mi
Last recorded218,887 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 JVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 218,887 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 213,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 207,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2024 207,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 204,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat heat sheilds

Fail 12 Dec 2023 204,477 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat heat sheilds

Pass 19 Dec 2022 180,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 180,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,084 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 163,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 145,513 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 145,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 131,759 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 131,759 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 88,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp cracked and in-op

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,272 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,034 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KY08 JVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

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

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