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KP08 KSO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Sep 2025 95,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

fuel union above tank corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe union above tank corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe/brake hose ?? (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe union above tank corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe union above fuel tank

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank (union slightly corroded)

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,134 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pads appear low

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded (sill covers fitted)

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,250 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 79,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear . covers fitted (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,607 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 28 Mar 2014 46,619 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,699 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,538 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 KSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 KSO registered?

KP08 KSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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