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KY08 ZVF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,913 mi
Last recorded112,913 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 112,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,970 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 103,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 103,849 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,636 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,980 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 93,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,371 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,189 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 ZVF 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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

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

Is KY08 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZVF 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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