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KW08 XKT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 126,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front lift in steering arm

Fail 5 Jul 2023 126,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front lift in steering arm

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,805 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 115,503 miles

Rear brake discs showng a hint of blue colour

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs showng a hint of blue colour

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 99,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 99,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 87,091 miles

Nearside Front headlight intensity weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in various places (1.1.11 (c))

plastic underneath covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 15 May 2019 87,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight intensity weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in various places (1.1.11 (c))

plastic underneath covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,778 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2017 68,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVELY GREASED OVER (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 63,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 43,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 36,099 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 9 May 2011 27,920 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)

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 XKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT registered?

KW08 XKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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