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KP08 UCN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 139,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,726 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 136,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,722 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 127,722 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,567 miles

Nearside both rear & n/s front tyres slight sidewall splits

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

o/s & n/s rear child seats fitted

o/s front tyre edges worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 106,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,531 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 UCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

KP08 UCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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