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KP08 VGA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

227,122 mi
Last recorded227,122 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 227,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 217,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 199,996 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 170,109 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 166,157 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 159,085 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 159,085 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,730 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 149,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 149,612 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 132,037 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,120 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 120,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 108,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,713 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 96,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,653 miles

poor beam pattern offside front headlamp

Pass 18 May 2012 60,665 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 60,665 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2012 60,320 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 47,106 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 VGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

KP08 VGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is KP08 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 VGA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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