MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Baby seats across rear bench preventing full inspection of seat belts.
Brake pedal spongey .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Baby seats across rear bench preventing full inspection of seat belts.
Brake pedal spongey .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal is spongey.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Level sensor arm damaged but not completely broken.
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to detach.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal is spongey.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Level sensor arm damaged but not completely broken.
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to detach.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc getting worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is heavily worn on inside (3 or 4mm lip on inside) (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb insecure giving incorrect beam pattern (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on inside (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on inside (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc getting worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is heavily worn on inside (3 or 4mm lip on inside) (3.5.1i)
Offside Front inner edge of tyre getting worn
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
under trays fitted obscuring underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front inner edge of tyre getting worn
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
under trays fitted obscuring underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s front tyre wall cut
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW08 AOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 AOR, 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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KW08 AOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.
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