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KP08 KPN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,048 mi
Last recorded148,048 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 148,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2024 141,623 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,634 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,034 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 130,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,102 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 100,304 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 90,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,592 miles

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,572 miles

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

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

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,855 miles

Both front tyres 2mm central 3/4, and bald on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,855 miles

Both front tyres 2mm central 3/4, and bald on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,589 miles

Front disc`s lipped

Front pad`s 1/2 worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,589 miles

Front disc`s lipped

Front pad`s 1/2 worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,170 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KP08 KPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KPN, 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 KPN registered?

KP08 KPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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