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KR08 PSZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 PSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 76,195 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,749 miles

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering heavy

Fail 24 Jan 2024 71,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering heavy

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 65,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,878 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 48,878 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,588 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight damping from front shock absorbers

Fail 10 Jan 2019 47,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords continental contisport contact 5 225 /40 r 18 y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight damping from front shock absorbers

Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,827 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Jan 2018 44,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords continental contisportcontact 5 mo 225/40r18 92y xl (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,542 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on inner tread

nail on offside rear tyre

rear brake pads low

slight play on front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jan 2017 41,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on inner tread

nail on offside rear tyre

rear brake pads low

slight play on front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,377 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 29,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,252 miles

offside front rim slightly damage

Fail 14 Dec 2011 22,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

offside front rim slightly damage

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 PSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

KR08 PSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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