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PF08 KRX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 KRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,068 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 119,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,764 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2017 108,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,397 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 100,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,108 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,136 miles

near rear/of side rear/tyres on 3mm

Fail 3 Dec 2014 78,136 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near rear/of side rear/tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,194 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,358 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,661 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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PF08 KRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PF08 KRX, 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 PF08 KRX registered?

PF08 KRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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