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M26 KSS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,687 mi
Last recorded116,687 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 116,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,497 miles

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

parking brake performance 17% repair or adjustment needed

Pass 30 Dec 2019 100,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper, inner (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet cable fouling on cooling fan

offside and nearside wiper blades poor operation

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 23 Jun 2017 83,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper, inner (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet cable fouling on cooling fan

offside and nearside wiper blades poor operation

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 20 May 2016 75,931 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 8 Mar 2015 68,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,462 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,132 miles

front disc brakes wearing slightly thin

vechicle undershields fitted not allowing full inspection to some conponents

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front disc brakes wearing slightly thin

nearside rear tyre cuts on outer sidewall

vechicle undershields fitted not allowing full inspection to some conponents

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,600 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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M26 KSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M26 KSS, 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 M26 KSS registered?

M26 KSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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