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K22 ROY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,099 mi
Last recorded21,099 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 ROY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,099 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,860 miles

Evidence of rodent damage under bonnet

Fail 9 Apr 2025 18,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Evidence of rodent damage under bonnet

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,643 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 18,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 18,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 18,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,556 miles

Nearside Rear central locking inop

Fail 21 Mar 2018 15,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear central locking inop

Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,437 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 12,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 11,709 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake application uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,993 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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K22 ROY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K22 ROY, 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 K22 ROY registered?

K22 ROY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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