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KR08 TYW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,200 mi
Last recorded101,200 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 101,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 46 Kg unlock (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread excessively worn. just passed the MOT test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,005 miles

Nearside side repeater casing damaged but not effecting the function

Offside Front antiroll bar link boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 83,285 miles

tail light on dash but all lights are working

Fail 2 May 2019 83,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 79,534 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at back box

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 May 2018 79,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure at back box

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,280 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe upto flexi slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2016 69,683 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecrue

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust heatshield insecrue

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,748 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,833 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,926 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 47,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,942 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 TYW 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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

KR08 TYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 TYW 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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