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KP08 SDX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,148 mi
Last recorded50,148 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 50,148 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 49,974 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 49,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,823 miles

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 49,823 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 49,177 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,702 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,937 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 47,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,924 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,305 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,805 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 29,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,012 miles

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,996 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 SDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

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

Is KP08 SDX safe to buy?

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