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K23 MBC

2008 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Unknown168,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 MBC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 144,225 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump?? (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel rim cover loose

Nearside Rear light lens water init

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot floor pan corroded

Rear exhaust end rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,452 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall cant see the cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear position lights different intensity left to right

Fail 12 Feb 2020 143,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear position lights different intensity left to right

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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K23 MBC is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 168,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K23 MBC registered?

K23 MBC is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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