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KY08 YXL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,431 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 80,429 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2022 78,367 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 78,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,261 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,873 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 62,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 62,151 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 62,151 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 60,035 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 57,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 55,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,951 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 51,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,482 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 YXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

KY08 YXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KY08 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 YXL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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