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G15 KAN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,476 mi
Last recorded193,476 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 193,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 187,678 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 187,678 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015
Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,161 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,361 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,259 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all discs slight wear. all four tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm. under chassis has covers & under-trays.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,259 miles

all discs slight wear. all four tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm. under chassis has covers & under-trays.

Fail 2 May 2011 34,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2011 34,850 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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G15 KAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G15 KAN, 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 G15 KAN registered?

G15 KAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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