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KL08 MWW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,783 mi
Last recorded180,783 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 MWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 180,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 180,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 170,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 158,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 157,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 151,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 144,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 143,812 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Aug 2014 137,582 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

minor play nearside track rod end

nearside rear tyre low

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 125,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 103,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KL08 MWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KL08 MWW, 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 KL08 MWW registered?

KL08 MWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KL08 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 MWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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