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KP08 LGO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,434 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,068 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 73,564 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification sub-frame has been welded. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification sub-frame welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,544 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,505 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 52,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,098 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 44,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all pads getting low

wear to all discs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,351 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,482 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 LGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

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

Is KP08 LGO safe to buy?

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