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KO08 UMR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,971 mi
Last recorded157,971 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 157,971 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE OFFSIDE ()

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

Fail 6 May 2025 157,971 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE OFFSIDE ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 150,291 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2024 150,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 140,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 118,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,787 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 100,430 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,392 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,964 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,540 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,069 miles

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

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 UMR 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 83.3%.

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 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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

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