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KY08 YXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,396 mi
Last recorded66,396 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 60,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 51,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 51,982 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,579 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished on outer wall & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,579 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished on outer wall & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 33,902 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,993 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,243 miles

Front bumper damaged slightly.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve core perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve core perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve core perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre valve core perished

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust brakets are corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust brakets are corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,010 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 18,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre is in very poor condition low on tread depth & cracking within tread areas(STRONGLY ADVISE RENEWAL).).

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,584 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 YXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

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

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