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KR08 XTG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,471 mi
Last recorded156,471 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 156,471 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2023 146,468 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 141,122 miles

Manufactures engine, sill, axle and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 132,526 miles

Manufactures engine and body Sill & Suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 4 May 2020 122,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 122,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe leaking on abs modulator under bonnet marked with chalk (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 94,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,463 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steal brake pipe running across vehicle n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front inner plastic wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,533 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,152 miles

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

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

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

under guards fitted to car

Fail 9 Feb 2016 77,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under guards fitted to car

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,286 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,602 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 XTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

KR08 XTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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