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KO08 ULZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,674 mi
Last recorded154,674 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 154,674 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 154,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 142,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 124,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 106,064 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 106,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,324 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 80,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 76,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Pads On Inside (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs On Inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2017 71,959 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2017 71,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,571 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,237 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 ULZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

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

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