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KT08 BNL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,393 mi
Last recorded93,393 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 93,393 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 93,393 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit + Cut on Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 88,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 88,426 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 86,728 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 83,215 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 83,214 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 79,256 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 74,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 69,780 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 69,780 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 61,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 46,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 36,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,987 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 21,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 21,259 miles

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 BNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNL, 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 KT08 BNL registered?

KT08 BNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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