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KR08 HGN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 114,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,049 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,381 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 87,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 63,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,231 miles

plastic covers underside of vehicle unable to inspect brakepipes

Fail 2 May 2016 50,231 miles

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

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

plastic covers underside of vehicle unable to inspect brakepipes

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,641 miles

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

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE IS PERRISHED

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 40,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,443 miles

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear pads getting low 90% worn

Rear tyre getting low 3-2.5mm

Water in N/S side indacator lense but not affecting its operation.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,443 miles

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear pads getting low 90% worn

Rear tyre getting low 3-2.5mm

Water in N/S side indacator lense but not affecting its operation.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 23,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,916 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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KR08 HGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KR08 HGN, 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 KR08 HGN registered?

KR08 HGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 HGN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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