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KR08 UFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 UFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,432 miles

Front Bonnet Release Catch Damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Inner Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 145,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front Inner Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Bonnet Release Catch Damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Inner Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,371 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,371 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,656 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust mounts corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,541 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,267 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,078 miles

child seat fitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2014 44,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,386 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,461 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 UFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

KR08 UFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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