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FP08 KUC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,466 mi
Last recorded140,466 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 140,466 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS WORN RUBBERS PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED AND CORRODED AT ATTACHMENT TO BODY POINTS

Fail 30 Oct 2025 140,466 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO CORRODED AND LEAKING BRAKE PIPES (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,770 miles

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 5 Oct 2023 135,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,854 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

o/s/r and both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing ~thin~ (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear lamps are damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,377 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,148 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 116,116 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,731 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn thin

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 15 Feb 2013 66,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,013 miles

Both Rear Tyres tread depth nearing legal limit

Slight Brake judder from both rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,416 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 KUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

FP08 KUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FP08 KUC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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