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KS08 UKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,606 mi
Last recorded111,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 111,606 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 108,888 miles

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))

Fail 14 May 2022 108,885 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 105,713 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 103,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,304 miles

bonnet near side retaining device is ineffective.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

undertrays

Fail 6 Jul 2018 92,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

undertrays

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,600 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 80,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,130 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,539 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,539 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,092 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 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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