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KT08 BZC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 114,660 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 114,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 111,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 111,683 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 109,004 miles

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

service light on dash display

Fail 17 Mar 2023 109,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

service light on dash display

Pass 10 Feb 2022 101,333 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,331 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2019 78,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,481 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,926 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,602 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,749 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,952 miles

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

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

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

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