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FE08 KTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 145,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 145,320 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 139,883 miles

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

handbrake efforts low and just legal

nearside rear light unit slight damage

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 136,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight sign of wear,205/55r16

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 128,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner slight sign of wear,205/55r16

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 117,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 117,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 98,604 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,896 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,888 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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FE08 KTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE08 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 FE08 KTJ registered?

FE08 KTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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