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KY08 ZRX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,959 mi
Last recorded119,959 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 119,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 119,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,655 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,287 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 86,229 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,469 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 67,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,124 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,715 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,715 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,701 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,188 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat belt can not be tested correctly due to child seat.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,789 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,111 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 ZRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

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

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