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KU08 WFL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,908 mi
Last recorded130,908 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 130,908 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 130,908 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 118,170 miles

General corrosion

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 118,170 miles

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

General corrosion

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 103,408 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 101,059 miles

N/s o/s front brake pipes corroding on the ends

Slight play in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,482 miles

all brake pipe tails corroding

play/movement in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,693 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear cut in outer tyre wall also inner/outer walls deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,375 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 88,375 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,297 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 WFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KU08 WFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 WFL registered?

KU08 WFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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