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KIG 8975

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 8975
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,487 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES, OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 106,414 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,514 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2021 91,720 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2021 91,720 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,692 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,692 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,299 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,064 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 42,062 miles

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?

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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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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What year was KIG 8975 registered?

KIG 8975 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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