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KY08 JXW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,549 mi
Last recorded100,549 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 100,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 100,547 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 99,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 98,025 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 96,186 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 96,162 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 94,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 88,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 75,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,453 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 73,358 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear brake pads very low

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,039 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 44,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,930 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 36,680 miles

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

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

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 9 Jul 2013 30,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 18,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,390 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 JXW 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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

KY08 JXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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