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KY08 ELX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,550 mi
Last recorded73,550 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ELX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn on edges

both front lower suspension arm forward mounting bushes worn

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,513 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2018 57,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,781 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre wearing on edges strong advise

off side rear tyre perrishing and wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2014 51,674 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 51,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,932 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side mirror indicator lence cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,754 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,759 miles

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

Note All tyres are worn down to 3mm remaining tread depth.

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 ELX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY08 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

KY08 ELX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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