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KN07 SRE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,630 mi
Last recorded170,630 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN07 SRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 170,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 170,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 161,671 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 150,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 142,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 142,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2022 134,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 124,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 116,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 105,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 94,041 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 94,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 80,259 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 68,447 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 68,444 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,649 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 31,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,648 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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KN07 SRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN07 SRE, 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 KN07 SRE registered?

KN07 SRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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