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KP08 TKU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,958 mi
Last recorded132,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet damaged

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 110,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,615 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 82,615 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,845 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,176 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,751 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Has small chips all over screen but drivers view not restricted.

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 TKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

KP08 TKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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