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KP08 UCD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,108 mi
Last recorded279,108 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 279,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All rear arm bushes cracked/corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2026 279,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper motor doesn't work (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All rear arm bushes cracked/corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Front Both front fog lights lens damage (sharp edges)

Pass 4 Mar 2025 268,567 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 268,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 258,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R ALL INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 258,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front MAIN BEAM BULB INSECURE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R ALL INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 246,570 miles

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

all rear suspension inner bushes slightly deteriorated.

both front foglights broken.

centre exhaust flexi worn.

front and centre undertrays obscuring view.

indicator stalk worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2023 246,568 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17. Powertrac. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all rear suspension inner bushes slightly deteriorated.

both front foglights broken.

centre exhaust flexi worn.

front and centre undertrays obscuring view.

indicator stalk worn.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 219,107 miles

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

both front fog lights broken

front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2022 219,104 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front fog lights broken

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2021 188,647 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate (0.1 (b))

front bumper damage

o/s/f fog light broken

rear axle rear rubbers

Fail 2 Mar 2021 186,644 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s wing mirror lamp missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin reas (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damage

o/s/f fog light broken

rear axle rear rubbers

Pass 3 Mar 2020 165,745 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to front no plate (0.1 (b))

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

front bumper damage low down

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 3 Mar 2020 165,745 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r 245/40/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to front no plate (0.1 (b))

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

front bumper damage low down

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 27 Feb 2019 140,131 miles

front disc faces lipped

Fail 27 Feb 2019 140,131 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended o/s/r seat belt stalk not working (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre bald 245/40/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f dip bulb fitted incorrectly fit properly at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

front disc faces lipped

Pass 7 Mar 2018 118,606 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,546 miles

both front tyres worn on edged

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,071 miles

both front tyres thin inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,434 miles

brake discs corroding

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,528 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 UCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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