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RO08 KUY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,116 mi
Last recorded132,116 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 KUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 132,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Both Front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 126,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,406 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 107,405 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,129 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 100,129 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,373 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,282 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour excessive black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,256 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,182 miles

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

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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RO08 KUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO08 KUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 KUY registered?

RO08 KUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RO08 KUY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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