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KY08 UZS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 106,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,606 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 98,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,523 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,467 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Jan 2018 66,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,020 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 UZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

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