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KS08 VWB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,487 mi
Last recorded156,487 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 156,487 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 156,472 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 148,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 142,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,273 miles

Nearside Front drop link dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and have little play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 128,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front 225/45/ZR17/94W. Both 6mm. Rear 245/40/R17/91Y. Both 3mm.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,982 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,933 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,815 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,238 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear.

nearside rear seatbelt retainer catch showing signs of wear.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,785 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 12,424 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2011 10,626 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 VWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

KS08 VWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is KS08 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 VWB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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