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KW08 OYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,420 mi
Last recorded109,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 OYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,420 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 16 Aug 2016 96,982 miles

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

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2016 96,972 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine management light on

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

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,528 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,003 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 32,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 24,898 miles

EML on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2011 24,898 miles

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

EML on

front brake discs slightly worn

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 OYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

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

Is KW08 OYK safe to buy?

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