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KP08 UBG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,360 mi
Last recorded123,360 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 123,360 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (close) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 123,360 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (close) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,655 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 118,655 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,573 miles

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

Nearside windscreen marked

Fail 27 Feb 2017 104,573 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside windscreen marked

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,752 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,490 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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,972 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 UBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

KP08 UBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KP08 UBG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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