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KR57 YHB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,605 mi
Last recorded193,605 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 YHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 193,605 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 193,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 193,597 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 174,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 148,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 116,450 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage no cords exposed

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

engine and under tray covers and engine cover slightly damage

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,946 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

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

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

Small cut in outer side wall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,861 miles

emissions to clean too test

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,572 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,572 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to tread bar indiactors

emissions to clean too test

front brake pads wearing low

near side front tyre wearing low on edges

off side front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight play in the near side front wheel bearing

slight smell of exhaust gases

Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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

both rear tyres worn close to tread bar indiactors

emissions to clean too test

front brake pads wearing low

near side front tyre wearing low on edges

off side front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight play in the near side front wheel bearing

slight smell of exhaust gases

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,650 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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KR57 YHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR57 YHB, 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 KR57 YHB registered?

KR57 YHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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