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KR08 XSE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,751 mi
Last recorded196,751 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 196,751 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 196,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 169,907 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears 3mm with cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 169,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Front HIGH BEAM BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears 3mm with cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 162,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 153,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,111 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 141,108 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 139,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,641 miles

Exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Front brake disc's worn & lipped

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/s/f tyre worn to 3mm - worn on the inner and outter shoulders

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

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded

Rear pads on the O/s worn to around 3-4mm

Pass 31 Dec 2013 113,993 miles

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

front discs & pads worn 3-4mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,592 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,179 miles

N/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm (245 40 17)

Rear pads 3-4mm.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,412 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 XSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

KR08 XSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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