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KO08 ULG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,251 miles

rear brake pipes have grease on them

under tray fitted on engine bay

Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake pipes have grease on them

under tray fitted on engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn edges just within limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded has corrosion around pipe, but still serviceable. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn edges just within limits (4.1.E.1)

two childseats in the vehicle front and rear.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush/ arm at very front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,538 miles

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

steering column binding on turning

Fail 30 Sep 2015 73,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

steering column binding on turning

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,887 miles

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

nearside rear position lights slightly dimmer than the offside

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,296 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 ULG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KO08 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

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

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