MOT Status
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151,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake pedal rubber missing.
Subframe repair covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency 18%.
Parking brake pedal rubber missing.
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outers both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wall cracks (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside bonnet secondary retaining device not workin
Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn
under trays fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn
under trays fitted
Advise front brake disc's corroded
Advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate catching on the disc
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above back axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
TPMS light is on
undertrays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front service brakes show imbalance.
near side front service brake shows run-out.
off side front service brake shows run-out/judder.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front service brakes show imbalance.
near side front service brake shows run-out.
off side front service brake shows run-out/judder.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KW08 VML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VML, 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 VML registered?
KW08 VML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is KW08 VML safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW08 VML shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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