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FP08 KUH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,765 mi
Last recorded124,765 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 124,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH BRAKE FERRULES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 119,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 119,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit, Discs in bad condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 113,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,128 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,763 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,763 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,686 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped and scored

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

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 KUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUH, 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 KUH registered?

FP08 KUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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