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KW08 GTF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,785 mi
Last recorded128,785 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 128,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to bushes//area has general corrosion developing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 128,785 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to bushes//area has general corrosion developing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,735 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,616 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,343 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,675 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 54,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 46,645 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 37,194 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

KW08 GTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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