MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of Engine - seemingly Oil Cooler Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of Engine - seemingly Oil Cooler Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upwards facing Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres have cuts to the outer sidwalls
engine light on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre has irregular wear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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KJ08 XWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KJ08 XWZ, 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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KJ08 XWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2008.
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