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KE08 DFL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,184 mi
Last recorded122,184 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 DFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 122,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 120,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 116,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 108,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,377 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,377 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,476 miles

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

front offside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2013 51,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,612 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,735 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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KE08 DFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KE08 DFL, 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 KE08 DFL registered?

KE08 DFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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