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KP08 UDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,895 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

offside mirror only has half the indicator working.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 114,457 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 114,457 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Jul 2020 90,424 miles

Oil Leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 88,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,673 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,315 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,651 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,115 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 UDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 UDJ registered?

KP08 UDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is KP08 UDJ safe to buy?

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