CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY08 KCO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,820 miles

all underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,560 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm with bush on either end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 102,560 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm with bush on either end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm with bush on either end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 98,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 96,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,505 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,505 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,160 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,279 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,824 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY08 KCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCO, 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

How do I check the history of KY08 KCO?

You can check the full history of KY08 KCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY08 KCO registered?

KY08 KCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is KY08 KCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 KCO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY08 KCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY08 KCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.