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CK08 ZCE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,107 mi
Last recorded125,107 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 125,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 122,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,788 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 116,114 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 116,114 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 111,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 28 Jul 2018 111,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,203 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 105,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,450 miles

Oil leak ()

cover fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

cover fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2016 90,304 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear both tyre perishing(has minor cracks)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

both front tyres worn from edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,775 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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CK08 ZCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK08 ZCE, 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 CK08 ZCE registered?

CK08 ZCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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