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K55 DOH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,276 mi
Last recorded167,276 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 DOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 167,276 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 167,276 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 150,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2021 147,039 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in various places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mechanical components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 143,335 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 136,568 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 89,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,987 miles

NSF Tyre Bald on Outer Edge

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,016 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

number plates not using the correct/persribed font

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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K55 DOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K55 DOH, 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 K55 DOH registered?

K55 DOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is K55 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 DOH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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