MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NSF lower foglamp not working
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED faulty (one of two) (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ccrroded and also heavily coated with rustproofing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear floorpan corroded/coated with rustproofing
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr tyres are at 1.6mm tread depth (REPLACE!) (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all brake discs have surface corrosion to friction surfaces (lack of use?)
entire underside has plastic covers fitted.
Headlamp aim too high both headlamps too high, adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))
NSF lower foglamp not working
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED faulty (one of two) (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ccrroded and also heavily coated with rustproofing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear floorpan corroded/coated with rustproofing
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr tyres are at 1.6mm tread depth (REPLACE!) (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all brake discs have surface corrosion to friction surfaces (lack of use?)
entire underside has plastic covers fitted.
Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension bushes adv
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished (All) Not Resulting in Movement
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS08 OUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KS08 OUM, 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 KS08 OUM registered?
KS08 OUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2008.
Is KS08 OUM safe to buy?
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