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KP08 HTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,534 mi
Last recorded167,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 167,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 167,504 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r wheel rim has welded repair

Pass 2 May 2018 150,048 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 150,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Dash indicates A1 service over due

Pass 6 Apr 2017 128,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,089 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 105,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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KP08 HTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KP08 HTY, 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 KP08 HTY registered?

KP08 HTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is KP08 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 HTY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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