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BL08 KTX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 73,622 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 64,185 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2018 64,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,097 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,480 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 36,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,928 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 KTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BL08 KTX, 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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BL08 KTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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