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KT08 BXW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 118,194 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,126 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 115,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,782 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nsr & Osr front trailing arm bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 99,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nsr & Osr front trailing arm bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,030 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 97,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 85,189 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 85,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play camber arm (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes -all have surface corrosion not yet excessive

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible

exhaust fumes from engine area-possibly injector seals

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2016 81,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play camber arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes -all have surface corrosion not yet excessive

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible

exhaust fumes from engine area-possibly injector seals

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,236 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,849 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,233 miles

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

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

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 BXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

KT08 BXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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