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KP08 LGL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,507 mi
Last recorded145,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 145,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 134,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 134,104 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside nearside 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside nearside 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres getting low

front inner and rear pads appear low

o/s/f tyre split on inside wall but not to cords

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,620 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 111,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,243 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 65,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 53,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,625 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,860 miles

Osf tyre slightly cracked along tread

Fail 18 Jun 2012 40,851 miles

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

Osf tyre slightly cracked along tread

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,990 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 LGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

KP08 LGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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