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KO08 ULX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,869 mi
Last recorded108,869 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,869 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 108,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,612 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

anti slip brake pedal rubber slightly wearing worn

engine oil low level

Fail 18 Nov 2019 98,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

anti slip brake pedal rubber slightly wearing worn

engine oil low level

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have big lipped,may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front running light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil level low,may require to attention

underside tray fitted,upper engine bay has slight damp of oil

Fail 14 Nov 2018 90,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have big lipped,may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front running light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil level low,may require to attention

underside tray fitted,upper engine bay has slight damp of oil

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,917 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti-slip brake pedal,rubber slightly wearing worn

both front tyres slightly wearing worn and have few small cuts

n/s/f day time light running not working

n/s/r tyre on inner edge has nial nail,may require to attention

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,823 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,919 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,361 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,400 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 3 Jun 2011 23,465 miles

Some wear to front brake discs.

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 ULX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

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

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