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KS08 UHK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,347 mi
Last recorded169,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 169,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 169,347 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 164,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 26 Sep 2022 164,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 158,497 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 158,497 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 158,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chuffing Noise From Engine Area Possible Injector Unable To Inspect Due To Engine Covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing Bald On Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 152,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 152,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective soft ()

TPMS warning on

Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 130,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 121,724 miles

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front position light dim

drive belt tensioner noisy

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2017 121,724 miles

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

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front position light dim

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drive belt tensioner noisy

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,646 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 91,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 83,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,865 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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KS08 UHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHK, 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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KS08 UHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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