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KU08 WDT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,177 mi
Last recorded156,177 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 156,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine tray fitted & under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2023 156,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine tray fitted & under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 138,379 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,971 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light covering lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 134,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light covering lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,920 miles

Nearside Rear Lower position light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 125,130 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,263 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 97,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,593 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,850 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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KU08 WDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KU08 WDT, 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 KU08 WDT registered?

KU08 WDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is KU08 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 WDT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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