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KT08 BKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,960 mi
Last recorded168,960 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 168,960 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 168,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 149,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 148,134 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 141,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 134,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 130,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,687 miles

Nearside Front door indicator carcked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,691 miles

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

osf tyre worn inner/outter edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,361 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,072 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 41,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,912 miles

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

wear lip on front disks

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 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 KT08 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

KT08 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 BKZ 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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