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KL08 ONT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 ONT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 73,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,155 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,155 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,423 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has several leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,154 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,138 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,891 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KL08 ONT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KL08 ONT, 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 KL08 ONT registered?

KL08 ONT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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