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FP08 KUF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,739 mi
Last recorded100,739 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 100,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 100,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 93,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 87,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 80,590 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 72,368 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 68,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater has water ingress

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side repeater has water ingress

Fail 28 May 2021 68,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater has water ingress

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side repeater has water ingress

Pass 20 May 2020 66,826 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 61,753 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,447 miles

Nearside side repeator - lense cracked

Fail 30 May 2018 55,447 miles

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

Nearside side repeator - lense cracked

Pass 25 May 2017 49,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,076 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges also N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 May 2015 39,076 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges also N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 34,157 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 28,764 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2012 22,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,637 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 KUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FP08 KUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP08 KUF?

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What year was FP08 KUF registered?

FP08 KUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FP08 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 KUF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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