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KY08 DZS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,537 mi
Last recorded109,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 DZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,537 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 109,483 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,561 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 106,560 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern , headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,963 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,794 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,598 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 84,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake hose perished

o/s/r brake hose perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,270 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,201 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 21 Jan 2015 68,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres near limit

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,211 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,767 miles

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

front discs 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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KY08 DZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KY08 DZS, 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 KY08 DZS registered?

KY08 DZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is KY08 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 DZS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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