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RV08 KCC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 110,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 97,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S + N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,393 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,015 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,140 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,562 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,391 miles

light surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,928 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,054 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has heavily scuffed outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,198 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has heavily scuffed outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,516 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 10 Feb 2012 50,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,658 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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RV08 KCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RV08 KCC, 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 RV08 KCC registered?

RV08 KCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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