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K400 DPM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,504 mi
Last recorded159,504 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 DPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 159,504 miles

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 7 Jul 2026 159,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 3 Jul 2025 157,449 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 155,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 152,958 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 152,694 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 152,094 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 152,094 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2020 147,107 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 147,098 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 144,376 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 May 2019 144,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2018 140,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 140,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in nearside front lower ball joint boot

Pass 24 May 2017 135,420 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 135,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 130,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 130,286 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 120,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 93,177 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 68,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,316 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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K400 DPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K400 DPM, 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 K400 DPM registered?

K400 DPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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