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KR08 WMF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 WMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Offside Front parking light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 77,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,597 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 18 May 2018 70,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 70,587 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Front under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 64,445 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre small cuts in side wall

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 64,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre small cuts in side wall

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 57,024 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 56,772 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 50,099 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 50,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,453 miles

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

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 WMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

KR08 WMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is KR08 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 WMF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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