MOT Status
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182,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn
Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp dim
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp dim
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge + screw in tyre
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge + screw in tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre wall cut
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to cord coming through (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre wall cut
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f tyre inner tread low and wall cut
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY08 EKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 EKM, 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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KY08 EKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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