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KY08 ZVA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,650 mi
Last recorded77,650 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,554 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 69,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat buckle history code (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 61,486 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,886 miles

Offside 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 ZVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

KY08 ZVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is KY08 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZVA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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