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KM08 SXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,569 mi
Last recorded132,569 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 SXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 132,569 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 119,933 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 119,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,593 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,425 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,579 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ... OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP IS SLIGHTLY DIMM ...

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,086 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

bodywork damaged ...

Fail 25 Jul 2012 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW ...

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

bodywork damaged ...

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,428 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 SXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

KM08 SXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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