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BT08 KFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,351 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 74,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,643 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,435 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front n.o plate cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2019 62,104 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front n.o plate cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,340 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,835 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 41,792 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 39,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 33,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 25,847 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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BT08 KFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT08 KFA, 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 KFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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