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KYW 11X

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,881 mi
Last recorded51,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYW 11X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,881 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 51,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 51,669 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 51,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,687 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 49,687 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,396 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 44,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 41,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,396 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 26,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,863 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,513 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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KYW 11X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KYW 11X, 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 KYW 11X registered?

KYW 11X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is KYW 11X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYW 11X shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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