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KW08 LBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,646 mi
Last recorded72,646 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 LBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 66,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 63,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall(replacement recommended)

Pass 13 May 2017 58,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes & the near side rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,785 miles

Both front tyres are perished 205/55x16

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 54,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 51,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 48,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 47,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,283 miles

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

wipers poor

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 LBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

KW08 LBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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