MOT Status
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Offside Front suspension has knocking when driving
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has knocking when driving
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash tank empty (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower rear suspension arm joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front track rod end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper damage /crack risk to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front drop-link joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded neaside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
park brake noisy upon operation
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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KS08 VXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?
KS08 VXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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