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K3 GGR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,338 mi
Last recorded206,338 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 GGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 206,338 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 206,323 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 206,306 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring loos (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 196,377 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 196,377 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 185,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 173,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 164,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 150,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 150,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 137,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 123,015 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 123,015 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,022 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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K3 GGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 GGR, 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 K3 GGR registered?

K3 GGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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