MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,606 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower suspension arm mount detached/corroded away from subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre split between tread /nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m damaged on side wall/cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower support bracket fouling fuel tank
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside bonnet catch ineffective
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre split between tread ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside bonnet catch ineffective
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread /nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside bonnet catch ineffective
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
bonnet near side retaining device is ineffective.
low fuel warning lamp illuminated.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge
undertrays
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge
undertrays
exhaust corroded
front and rear tyres uneven wear
front suspension arm bushes perished
front tyres near bald on outside edge
nearside rear tyre wearing low
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
front and rear tyres uneven wear
front suspension arm bushes perished
front tyres near bald on outside edge
nearside rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 UKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?
KS08 UKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2008.
Is KS08 UKY safe to buy?
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