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KM08 SVN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,966 mi
Last recorded186,966 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 SVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 186,966 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 174,803 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 174,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 162,102 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 162,102 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 149,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 131,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 107,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,720 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,919 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,114 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 SVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

KM08 SVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is KM08 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 SVN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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