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DN08 KPF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,207 mi
Last recorded181,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 181,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 181,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 167,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 156,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 143,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 134,271 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres + Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 132,002 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 6 Aug 2021 131,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,906 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 112,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,438 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,739 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,984 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,057 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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DN08 KPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN08 KPF, 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 DN08 KPF registered?

DN08 KPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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