MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear,lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 94 Y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 94 Y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 94 Y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 94 Y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 VKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?
KS08 VKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.
Is KS08 VKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for KS08 VKU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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