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KY08 KCU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,930 mi
Last recorded121,930 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 121,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 94,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 90,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge inner and outer + slightly cracking in tread channels / strong advisory to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 90,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge inner and outer + slightly cracking in tread channels / strong advisory to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,702 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 76,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,477 miles

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

front + rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,867 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 KCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

KY08 KCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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