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KU08 WKR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,974 mi
Last recorded170,974 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 170,974 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2020 169,696 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and underside covers fitted

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nsf front brake hose cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2020 169,696 miles

Direction indicator not working os (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working osr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working osr (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and underside covers fitted

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nsf front brake hose cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2019 167,822 miles

engine, sill and under covers fitted

ns side repeater damaged

oil leak on engine

raer brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2019 167,822 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced osr indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour nsf main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced osr foglight (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr brake light - osr sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

engine, sill and under covers fitted

ns side repeater damaged

oil leak on engine

osr tyre close to legal limit

raer brake pipes corroding

tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Apr 2018 165,524 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 165,524 miles

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

brake pipes have protective coatings

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 162,195 miles

eml light on

engine ,under and sill covers fitted

ns and os rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

unable to check front inner pads

Fail 15 Mar 2017 162,192 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

engine ,under and sill covers fitted

ns and os rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

unable to check front inner pads

Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,872 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligatory (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre running off on outer edge

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not fitted corectly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligatory (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre running off on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 150,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 150,771 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 138,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 127,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 127,064 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 111,986 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,493 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 WKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WKR, 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

How do I check the history of KU08 WKR?

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What year was KU08 WKR registered?

KU08 WKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KU08 WKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 WKR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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