MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
offside front belt is frayed, crankshaft pulley is bent and noisey
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal rubber worn.
front & rear brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal rubber worn.
front & rear brake discs worn.
engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components
front and rear tyres wearing inner edges,osr tyre perishing
osf fog lamp insecure
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
1 of 2 osr side and stop lamps not working
engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components
front and rear tyres wearing inner edges,osr tyre perishing
osf fog lamp insecure
Nail in nearside front tyre
full engine & body undertrays fitted
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
full engine & body undertrays fitted
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 XVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 XVU, 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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How do I check the history of KS08 XVU?
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What year was KS08 XVU registered?
KS08 XVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.
Is KS08 XVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for KS08 XVU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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