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KP08 TPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,329 mi
Last recorded175,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2023 175,329 miles

advise play stearing joints week rear fram tyers low

poor front plate

Fail 25 Jun 2023 175,329 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

advise play stearing joints week rear fram tyers low

poor front plate

Pass 22 Jun 2022 165,039 miles

advise brake pipes corroision ball joint play

Pass 19 Jun 2021 156,227 miles

advise front tyers low

Fail 19 Jun 2021 156,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

advise front tyers low

Pass 14 Jun 2020 144,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,201 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 110,201 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2018 102,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 97,080 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2017 97,080 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 91,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,401 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 89,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,471 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,819 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 TPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

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

Is KP08 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 TPZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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