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K13 SSL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,717 mi
Last recorded157,717 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 157,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 140,657 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 140,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,573 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 114,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,608 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 85,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,599 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,501 miles

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,496 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,759 miles

All 4 tyres have surface cracks in tread pattern

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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K13 SSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K13 SSL, 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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K13 SSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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