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CK08 ZCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

171,199 mi
Last recorded171,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 171,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in n/s of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 171,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in n/s of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 162,829 miles

((1,30)),,P3....AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MAIN SF MOUNT AREAS... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 162,826 miles

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

((1,30)),,P3....AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MAIN SF MOUNT AREAS... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 158,503 miles

((1,30))...P3....AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,245/40/17 X 2 REARS 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS,,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR MAIN SUS MOUNT AREAS-AGE/MILES ETC ETC,, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 158,503 miles

((1,30))...P3....AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,245/40/17 X 2 REARS 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS,,

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR MAIN SUS MOUNT AREAS-AGE/MILES ETC ETC,, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 152,568 miles

((1,30))....P3,,,,245/40/17 x 2 REARS & 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS,,15 YR OLD/MILES,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR M/SUS MOUNT AREAS,,,, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,075 miles

((1.30)) 245/40/17 x 2 REARS & 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS,,,PLASTIC COVERS etc etc...

Fail 4 Mar 2022 144,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

((1.30)) 245/40/17 x 2 REARS & 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS,,,PLASTIC COVERS etc etc...

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 135,059 miles

((1.30)) 245/40/17 x 2 REARS & 225/44/17 X 2 FRONTS....................

Fail 10 Mar 2021 135,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

((1.30)) 245/40/17 x 2 REARS & 225/44/17 X 2 FRONTS....................

Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,991 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 121,991 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 112,326 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,420 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,420 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,230 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 94,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 87,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,811 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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.

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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CK08 ZCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CK08 ZCZ, 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 CK08 ZCZ registered?

CK08 ZCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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