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K986 STT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,898 mi
Last recorded90,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 STT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 90,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 85,714 miles

Diesel smell under bonnet, large undertray fitted showing signs of contamination

Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 77,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,751 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,110 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 65,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 5 Jan 2019 59,204 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,078 miles

front wipers juddering / slight smearing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,423 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,896 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,359 miles

off side front inner side light requires replacing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,865 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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K986 STT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K986 STT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K986 STT?

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What year was K986 STT registered?

K986 STT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2008.

Is K986 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K986 STT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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