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KP08 KRK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,977 mi
Last recorded70,977 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear light unit all lights 50% lower than o/s

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,881 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit all lights 50% lower than o/s.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under plastic under tray on bend corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts. ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit all lights 50% lower than o/s.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,129 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear under rear undertray by n/s/r wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes under undertray by n/s/r wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 51,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,785 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,191 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks developing.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,038 miles

Nearside Front wearing outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,083 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,747 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 17,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,797 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 KRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KRK, 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 KRK registered?

KP08 KRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is KP08 KRK safe to buy?

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