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KY08 KDN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,015 mi
Last recorded134,015 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 134,015 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 133,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 127,970 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 127,962 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jun 2025 127,706 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody sealed

Pass 30 May 2024 119,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Underbody Covered Heavily With Underseal

Fail 30 May 2024 119,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Underbody Covered Heavily With Underseal

Pass 18 May 2023 112,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Underbody Covered Heavily With Underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,096 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 104,080 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 90,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 81,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,922 miles

all brake pads worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,036 miles

Nearside engine and under cover fitted

Offside Front cut in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside engine and under cover fitted

Offside Front cut in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,748 miles

Front tyres pershied/ cracking in tread.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,422 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 KDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

KY08 KDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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