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KR08 UFP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,998 mi
Last recorded146,998 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 UFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 146,998 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 140,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 134,168 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,798 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,381 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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 Advise Rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 98,381 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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 Advise Rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,840 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 91,838 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,373 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 68,770 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,428 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 55,428 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,366 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 38,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KR08 UFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KR08 UFP, 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 KR08 UFP registered?

KR08 UFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KR08 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 UFP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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