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KU08 WEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,071 mi
Last recorded165,071 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 165,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 157,776 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 150,579 miles

Exhaust fumes from engine bay.

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

Fail 11 May 2021 150,579 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust fumes from engine bay.

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

Pass 9 May 2020 147,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 143,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 143,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

esp and run flat indicator on on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,567 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 136,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 113,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,246 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

KU08 WEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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