MOT Status
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171,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertray covers fitted front to back
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
instrument cluster tape applied
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged both front on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged both front and offside rear tyres, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
heat shield insecure
under trays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
nsf metal brake pipe slight corrosion
nsf wishbone arm inner bush slight play
nsr metal brake pipe slight corrosion
osf metal brake pipe slight corrosion
osf suspension arm (front) balljoint has slight play
osf suspension arm bush has slight play
osr metal brake pipe slight corrosion
small chip in windscreen outwith zone a
under tray bolts (2x) loose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KP08 VEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KP08 VEM, 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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KP08 VEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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