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KU08 WJC

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,788 mi
Last recorded133,788 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 131,694 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating but not excessive Nearside Front

Service brake fluctuating but not excessively Offside front

Service brake fluctuating but not excessively offside Rear

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Fail 29 Apr 2019 131,693 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damage affecting characters (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Sub-frame excessively corroded and arm mounting bracket is insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 127,957 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

Nearside Rear Lower Jacking Point Missing

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 116,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear jacking point pad missing

Fail 30 Apr 2016 116,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear jacking point pad missing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,301 miles

Both front discs dis-coloured

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front discs dis-coloured

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/Front tyre worn uneven

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 108,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,838 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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KU08 WJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 80,365 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 WJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KU08 WJC registered?

KU08 WJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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