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KM08 OBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,525 mi
Last recorded108,525 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,525 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 108,525 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 100,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,345 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 93,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,000 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,256 miles

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 8 Aug 2016 51,845 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 51,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 43,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 34,827 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,486 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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KM08 OBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM08 OBY, 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 KM08 OBY registered?

KM08 OBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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