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OW08 XKB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,633 mi
Last recorded149,633 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 149,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 149,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,221 miles

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,558 miles

Offside headlamp output reduced

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight intensity reduced

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,368 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,078 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 51,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 45,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,058 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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OW08 XKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 OW08 XKB, 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 OW08 XKB registered?

OW08 XKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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