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KR08 YYM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,838 mi
Last recorded112,838 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 112,838 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,727 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,607 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 98,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,390 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working led (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,709 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,826 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 YYM 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 85.7%.

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 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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

KR08 YYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 YYM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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