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MB03 KAY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 KAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 80,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 75,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 70,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal a little spongy

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,229 miles

brakes a little spongy

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,021 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 36,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,013 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,603 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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MB03 KAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MB03 KAY, 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 MB03 KAY registered?

MB03 KAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is MB03 KAY safe to buy?

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