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N4 KDX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,663 mi
Last recorded139,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 KDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 139,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FRONT BRACKET ON SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,196 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 131,196 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,329 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,490 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 115,490 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,325 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,615 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,115 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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N4 KDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N4 KDX, 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 N4 KDX registered?

N4 KDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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