MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not connected(not working)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not connected(not working)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TIE - BAR -- [FRONT LOWER ARM] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Main D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s main D- Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s main D- Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
TRACKING MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
TRACKING MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY08 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.
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