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KT03 TAT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,014 mi
Last recorded115,014 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 TAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 115,014 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 104,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,041 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,783 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,022 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,185 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 19,387 miles

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

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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KT03 TAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KT03 TAT, 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 KT03 TAT registered?

KT03 TAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is KT03 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 TAT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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