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KO08 ZZU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 ZZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,162 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 88,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,836 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 71,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bulb holder melting. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,737 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 59,737 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,688 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 48,688 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,552 miles

slight cracking to sidewalls of rear tyres.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,742 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,481 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,585 miles

wiper operation defective but clears screen sufficently. (needs attention).

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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KO08 ZZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KO08 ZZU, 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

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What year was KO08 ZZU registered?

KO08 ZZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KO08 ZZU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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