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BL08 KTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 142,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 137,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 121,524 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,575 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 119,568 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,806 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 76,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 69,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 54,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 35,948 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,095 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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BL08 KTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BL08 KTJ, 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 BL08 KTJ registered?

BL08 KTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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