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KP08 LGU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,287 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 116,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 116,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,447 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 100,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 86,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,001 miles

steering/suspension slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 48,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,610 miles

front brake imbalence is at 20% (allowed limit is 25% or less)

outer edges of front discs appear to have been ground flush

rear tyres on or just above 3mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 37,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer edges of front discs appear to have been ground flush

rear tyres on or just above 3mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)

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 LGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

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

Is KP08 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 LGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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