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KW08 MXO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,970 mi
Last recorded112,970 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 MXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,970 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 112,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded break pipe across the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,527 miles

brake pad light on

front pads low

rear pads low and discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,136 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 83,135 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 78,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,344 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 73,340 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 30 May 2013 61,436 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2012 45,653 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 45,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 May 2011 338,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 338,834 miles

Nearside 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 MXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

KW08 MXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 MXO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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