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KP08 SKU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,481 mi
Last recorded99,481 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 SKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 99,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded from engine bay to middle of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 89,832 miles

brake pad warning on but pads are ok

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,490 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 81,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from middle of vehicle to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from middle of vehicle to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,358 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,195 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 61,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 55,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,902 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front castor bushes split.

Front discs corroded on inside face.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,336 miles

N/S/F N/S/R and O/S/R tyre sidewalls are perishing

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F N/S/R and O/S/R tyre sidewalls are perishing

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,513 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,205 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,900 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 SKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

KP08 SKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KP08 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 SKU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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