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KT08 BJF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,005 mi
Last recorded128,005 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 128,005 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 128,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 110,440 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

full underbody covers fitted/present

Fail 29 Apr 2022 110,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

full underbody covers fitted/present

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 98,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 72,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 LIMIT. FAILED AT 2.24. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW ON BOTH EDGES. BALD ON OUTER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,782 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres inner sidewalls split/cracked

both front tyres outer sidewalls perished

cut in tread of offside front tyre less than 25mm in lenth

Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,438 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,867 miles

cuts in sidewalls on all 4 tyres

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,970 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and has a cut in outer sidewall

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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KT08 BJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KT08 BJF, 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 KT08 BJF registered?

KT08 BJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 BJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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