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KP08 VLT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,488 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 112,007 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,819 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,543 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 97,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,551 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,356 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 92,356 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,547 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,702 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,702 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,949 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW INNER AND OUTER SHOULDER

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW OUTER SHOULDER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 66,507 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,447 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

KP08 VLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KP08 VLT shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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