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KY08 KBE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,834 mi
Last recorded127,834 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 127,834 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,646 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 117,639 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,133 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,292 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 KBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

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

Is KY08 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 KBE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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