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KP08 TKK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 120,590 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 120,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upwards facing ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,853 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 99,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,338 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear arm sub frame brackets weakened (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,677 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 67,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,772 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 61,175 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 57,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,485 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,774 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,660 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 TKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKK, 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 TKK registered?

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

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