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KM08 YGW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,188 mi
Last recorded185,188 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 185,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 185,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 179,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 162,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 146,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,331 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 116,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,597 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2016 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,838 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 YGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

KM08 YGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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