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KY08 FPE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,021 mi
Last recorded183,021 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 183,021 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 173,421 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 168,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 168,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 158,360 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 158,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear behind nearside undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe to nearside corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe to offside rear over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front nearside front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear Tyre between 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 146,893 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 136,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,384 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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KY08 FPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY08 FPE, 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 KY08 FPE registered?

KY08 FPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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