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KW08 AOM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,950 mi
Last recorded84,950 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 AOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,950 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Offside Rear heat shield loose over rear box

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,950 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Offside Rear heat shield loose over rear box

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,397 miles

Power steering noisey

Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,397 miles

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering hose/ pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 59,446 miles

hand brake only just meets requirements

Fail 25 May 2017 59,446 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,077 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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KW08 AOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KW08 AOM, 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 KW08 AOM registered?

KW08 AOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 AOM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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