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KY08 FPX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,356 mi
Last recorded178,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 178,356 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both fog lamp lenses damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discolored due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,894 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both fog lamp lenses damaged

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 166,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nsr lower control arm bracket no longer attached to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both fog lamp lenses damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 154,735 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2024 154,732 miles

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,898 miles

Front Fog lamps damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 140,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog lamps damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (245/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. worn smooth on edges (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,180 miles

Front front pads and discs badly worn

Front slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,180 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres x 2 below tread depth legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working rear side light out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working brake light inop (1.2.1b)

Front front pads and discs badly worn

Front slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,930 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 129,997 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr and nsr tyres below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,538 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,771 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 FPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY08 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

KY08 FPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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