MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Fog Light Lens Damage Both
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Crack and Insecure / Lose (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output + has small crack (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cracking or perishing (245/45/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Fog Lamp Lens Defective, No Effect On Emitted Light ( Both Sides )
Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Bumper Damage NO Sharp Edge .
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody Corrosion Rear
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under body has under covers fitted front to rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/F fog lamp lens broken
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
O/S/F fog lamp lens broken
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view
Nearside Front brake disc worn scored and lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn scored and lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front fog light lens broken
front fog not working n/s
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front fog light lens broken
front fog not working n/s
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside rear brake pipe corroded
advise offside front fog light lens broken
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside rear brake pipe corroded
advise offside front fog light lens broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed
the windscreen is cracked along the bottom on the o/s but only the bonnet is visible
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed
n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged but not down to the cords
the windscreen is cracked along the bottom on the o/s but only the bonnet is visible
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW08 CJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CJV, 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 CJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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