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KP08 VLV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,616 mi
Last recorded126,616 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 VLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,616 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2020 126,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,163 miles

2 front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

2 front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,739 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 87,080 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2017 87,080 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,962 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/ZR17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/ZR17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,099 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 52,619 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 52,619 miles

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 47,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 34,044 miles

horn operation poor

Fail 19 May 2012 34,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

horn operation poor

Pass 26 May 2011 19,898 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 VLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VLV, 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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What year was KP08 VLV registered?

KP08 VLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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