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KU08 YRK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,336 mi
Last recorded151,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 151,336 miles

minor damage to the centre exhaust flexi mesh

o/s/r hand brake cable support bracket adrift

signs of corrosion to all brake pipes

signs of wear to the rear main axle carrier vibration carrier bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2019 151,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

minor damage to the centre exhaust flexi mesh

o/s/r hand brake cable support bracket adrift

signs of corrosion to all brake pipes

signs of wear to the rear main axle carrier vibration carrier bushes

Pass 22 May 2018 133,557 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 133,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,252 miles

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)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs heavily worn, advise

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,244 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn, advise

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,974 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,932 miles

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

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

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 YRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

KU08 YRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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