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KT08 BXS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,767 mi
Last recorded110,767 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 110,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arms bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower section chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre cracking poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake flex hoses poor condition. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 103,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted on outer edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to lower edge of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to lower edge of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met the required efficiency

Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted on outer edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to lower edge of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush leading edge split on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to lower edge of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil level close to minimum

parking brake only just met the required efficiency

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner reaction bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 82,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner reaction bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes in clips above fuel tank greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central centre silencer outer skin corroded at front and rear

Central exhaust centre joint securing nuts and bolts corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes in clips above fuel tank greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,448 miles

Central exhaust joint fixing nuts and bolts corroded

Central exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded at rear edge

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in central tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (in clip above fuel tank and at rear to flexible brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner surfaces (lip on outer edges) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective lower edge of mounting corroded at edges (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 63,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner surfaces (lip on outer edges) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective lower edge of mounting corroded at edges (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,938 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 46,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust metal hanger corroded but still attached, (under rear subframe)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 36,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 36,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 18,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 18,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust hanger bracket corroded off exhaust but exhaust system still adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 10,540 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 8,990 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre side walls

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 7,595 miles

passanger air bag off.

unable to see front or rear inner pads.

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 BXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BXS, 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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KT08 BXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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