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KY08 YXK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 138,380 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both Sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 138,380 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both Sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,461 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 129,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 112,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 106,865 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 106,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot up and down movement (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot up and down movement (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot up and down movement (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot up and down movement (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,488 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN BUT STILL LEGIBLE (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN BUT STILL LEGIBLE (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,393 miles

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

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 YXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

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

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