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KY08 KGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,072 mi
Last recorded106,072 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 106,072 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 106,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 81,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 69,317 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 69,317 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,623 miles

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 KGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY08 KGZ registered?

KY08 KGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is KY08 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 KGZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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