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KP08 KOX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 132,200 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed is frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,322 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 131,310 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Detached from subframe due to excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Detached from subframe due to excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 245/40R17 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 128,698 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear x2 heat shied is loose offside & nearside

Pass 24 May 2023 123,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loos

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,277 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 117,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 111,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Undertyas fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,521 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

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

o.s.r. side lights dim

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,740 miles

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)

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 KOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KP08 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

KP08 KOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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