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FP08 KTO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,392 mi
Last recorded146,392 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 146,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,844 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,728 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,444 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,689 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 108,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,853 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2015 97,355 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 97,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,668 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,896 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,416 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,663 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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FP08 KTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP08 KTO, 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 FP08 KTO registered?

FP08 KTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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