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BF08 KTT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,826 mi
Last recorded150,826 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 150,826 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 150,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 142,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 135,745 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 130,196 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,156 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 123,156 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,320 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,470 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,884 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres close to legal limit but are all devoid of tread on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,913 miles

all tyres close to legal limit but are all devoid of tread on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 50,643 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,357 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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BF08 KTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 KTT, 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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BF08 KTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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