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KY08 VDA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,148 mi
Last recorded112,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 112,148 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre starting to crack through tread

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,696 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

parking brake performance slightly low

rear suspension coil springs and rear suspension lower arms starting to rust

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,680 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 3 Feb 2021 108,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and edges worn low

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,319 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,436 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,706 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,912 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm, edges wearing and small cut

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,807 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,807 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 VDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

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

Is KY08 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 VDA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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