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KY08 KDF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted under body

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 72,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,497 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 65,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,613 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,613 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 42,398 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 36,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Screw in the shoulder of the nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,165 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres low on tread

light corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear of footwell

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 KDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

KY08 KDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KY08 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 KDF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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