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KO08 UKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 98,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2023 94,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 May 2023 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2022 92,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 90,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 88,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,198 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,162 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside main beam bulb not seated correctly

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,556 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,062 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,415 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 UKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

KO08 UKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KO08 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 UKY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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