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KU08 YRZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 174,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 163,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 151,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,246 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 139,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front sidelight is slightly dim

slight play in the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,972 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 91,971 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,545 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 YRZ 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 81.8%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

KU08 YRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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