MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
full undercovers fitted unable to inspect fr to re brake pipes
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Light unit damaged
Under-trays fitted
Offside Rear light unit damaged
plastic undertrays fitted
o/s/f tyre cracked in tread
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KU08 YTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 YTJ, 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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KU08 YTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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