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KT08 BZE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,070 mi
Last recorded102,070 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,137 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 23 Apr 2024 97,137 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 10 May 2023 91,752 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings

Fail 9 May 2023 91,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings

Pass 23 May 2022 84,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 27 May 2021 77,458 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 26 May 2021 77,458 miles

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

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,256 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion rear subframe, o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 30 May 2019 66,875 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 29 May 2018 62,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 58,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,456 miles

front tyres wearing

front wipers wearing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,478 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,793 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 BZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

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

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The MOT history for KT08 BZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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