MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
N/S Indicator tale tale flashing slightly too fast o.k at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S Indicator tale tale flashing slightly too fast o.k at time of test
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT08 KCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BT08 KCZ, 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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BT08 KCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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