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KL08 PPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 PPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 93,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2024 90,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 90,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear in n/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all including front to rears are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 85,277 miles

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

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

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

Transmission sump corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,293 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,293 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from offside rear going to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on outside edge 205/55/16

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,212 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,772 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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KL08 PPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KL08 PPZ, 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 KL08 PPZ registered?

KL08 PPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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