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KU08 YSB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,646 mi
Last recorded166,646 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 166,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 163,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 163,416 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 157,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front chip in screen

Pass 20 Jul 2018 149,845 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 149,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 141,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 131,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 122,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 115,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 115,693 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 107,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,202 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre tread has a cut.

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2011 57,201 miles

Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has cuts

offside rear tyre tread has a cut.

rear number plate slightly insecure

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 YSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB registered?

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

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