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KS08 VFE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,005 mi
Last recorded174,005 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 174,005 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 167,632 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 146,257 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 134,607 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 128,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 128,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1st control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 114,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,671 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 103,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,729 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,697 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2016 87,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the shoulders

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,653 miles

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside front foglamp lense damaged.

Offside,Nearside front underseat wiring brackets slightly damaged.

Polybelt slightly damaged.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 81,653 miles

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

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front foglamp lense damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear stop/tail in-op 1 of 2.

Offside,Nearside front underseat wiring brackets slightly damaged.

Polybelt slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,501 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,725 miles

Advise,check brake light on..... front and rear pads low.

Pass 23 May 2011 51,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 VFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

KS08 VFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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