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OY08 MKK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 139,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides & undercover fitted obscuring some components (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,794 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken but is Still Sufficiently Supported

Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken but is Still Sufficiently Supported

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,320 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,889 miles

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 7 Mar 2011 43,074 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OY08 MKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 OY08 MKK, 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 OY08 MKK registered?

OY08 MKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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