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KY08 KNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 86,722 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 77,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,931 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,292 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,573 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,424 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,819 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,724 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 KNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

KY08 KNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is KY08 KNV safe to buy?

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