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KP08 VEX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,252 mi
Last recorded164,252 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 156,270 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front repeater lamp cover missing

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front repeater lamp cover missing

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 130,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 118,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,967 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,583 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 VEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

KP08 VEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is KP08 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 VEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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