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KP08 TNO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,806 mi
Last recorded99,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,806 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Parking lamp warning light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn and cracked on inner edge 205/55/16 dot 1716 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Fail 28 Jun 2022 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Parking lamp warning light on

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn and cracked on inner edge 205/55/16 dot 1716 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 26 Jun 2021 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished + dot code 16. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

exhaust backbox heatshield not fully secure

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2020 80,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 73,982 miles

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 May 2018 66,831 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 May 2018 66,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine oil level low

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,310 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance inner (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance outer (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance inner (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 May 2016 54,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked between tread blocks and worn on edges 205x55x16

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

Fail 21 May 2016 54,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upper, above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked between tread blocks and worn on edges 205x55x16

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

Pass 26 May 2015 51,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge (205/55/16)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 51,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge (205/55/16)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,772 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,650 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,178 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 TNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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