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KO08 AOE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,635 mi
Last recorded73,635 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,635 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))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 Mar 2023 66,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 66,379 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear and offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm (ball joint facing downwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,205 miles

Nearside Front noise from n/s/f top mount when turning steering

Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 50,424 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 50,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,458 miles

Nearside Front signs of pervious tyre foul, but not at time of test.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 45,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,040 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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KO08 AOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KO08 AOE, 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 KO08 AOE registered?

KO08 AOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is KO08 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 AOE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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