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KP08 KPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,465 mi
Last recorded122,465 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 122,465 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2017 122,465 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,327 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,439 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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KP08 KPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

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

Is KP08 KPJ safe to buy?

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