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CE08 KMF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,266 mi
Last recorded143,266 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 143,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 143,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to boot floor area

engine oil weeps

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to areas of rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion around n/s/r subframe mounting

corrosion around o/s/r subframe mounting

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,508 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage / cuts to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2019 110,212 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,954 miles

damage to outer sidewalls of n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

engine cover / under trays fitted

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to outer sidewalls of n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

engine cover / under trays fitted

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,198 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 20,399 miles

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

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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CE08 KMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CE08 KMF, 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 CE08 KMF registered?

CE08 KMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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