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KY08 JXV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,781 mi
Last recorded86,781 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 JXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,781 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 86,772 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 82,739 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside wiper poor ( flat )

parking brake only just met requirements 16% 0 lock

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,033 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 79,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake not releasing causing bind

Pass 3 Apr 2023 75,428 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,086 miles

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

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

brake ferrules coated with grease

Fail 5 Apr 2022 72,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 edges slick (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake ferrules coated with grease

Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,103 miles

Brake hose ferrules covered in grease

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 67,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,491 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 20,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,062 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,324 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,210 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 JXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

KY08 JXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is KY08 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 JXV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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