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K4 LPH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,488 mi
Last recorded145,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 LPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

n/s and o/s sills fitted with covers, not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2025 145,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

n/s and o/s sills fitted with covers, not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,231 miles

Although parking brake passed, requires adjustment or repair

Underside of vehicle covered protective panels, not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2024 126,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Although parking brake passed, requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered protective panels, not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2023 107,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,270 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 65,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,396 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 46,393 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2019 31,563 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 31,563 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside front bonnet catch sticky (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 29,301 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254018 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 27,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 27,192 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,554 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 25,554 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,009 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 15,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 5 Apr 2011 9,655 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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K4 LPH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K4 LPH, 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

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What year was K4 LPH registered?

K4 LPH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is K4 LPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 LPH shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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