MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front fog lamp out
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES, OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator & DISCS (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES, OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly loose
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly loose
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mount is corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edges
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front outer tyre wall damaged
offside rear fuel tank cover damaged
top and lower engine covers fitted
unable to fully veiw offside and nearside suspention coil springs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front outer tyre wall damaged
offside rear fuel tank cover damaged
top and lower engine covers fitted
unable to fully veiw offside and nearside suspention coil springs
front brake discs lipped and pads appear low
slight age cracking on front lower castor arm bushes
slight damage to o/s/r undersheild
some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs lipped and pads appear low
slight age cracking on front lower castor arm bushes
slight damage to o/s/r undersheild
some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KIG 8975 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 KIG 8975, 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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KIG 8975 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2008.
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