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KP08 VGN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,414 mi
Last recorded111,414 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 111,414 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 110,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,416 miles

Advise brake pad wear displayed on dash / pads seem ok / recommend wheels removing for closer inspection.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edges bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edges bald / remaining tread close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 109,416 miles

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

Advise brake pad wear displayed on dash / pads seem ok / recommend wheels removing for closer inspection.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edges bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edges bald / remaining tread close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,949 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 107,949 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn / lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edges worn / bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn / lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edges worn / bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 103,648 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 98,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,379 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lense damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,692 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,692 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,204 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,565 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front grill insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,565 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front grill insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,558 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 VGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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