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181 KOO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,492 mi
Last recorded167,492 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 KOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 167,492 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 160,273 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 160,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 154,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 147,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 141,830 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 133,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear headlamp height sensor plastic linkages are both cracked but still attached

Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,351 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 118,867 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 118,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on Outer Shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,443 miles

advise child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 18 Apr 2016 107,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise child seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 5 May 2015 96,068 miles

o/s/f tyre inner tread low

Pass 29 May 2014 83,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2013 70,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 70,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 59,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,332 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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181 KOO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 181 KOO, 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 181 KOO registered?

181 KOO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is 181 KOO safe to buy?

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