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KT08 DLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,480 mi
Last recorded146,480 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 DLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 142,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,074 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 137,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 130,458 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit cracked. No affect on emitted light

Offside Front Fog Lamp lens cracked.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 126,897 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 119,497 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2018 111,308 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 100,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 100,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 87,873 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 87,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,282 miles

both front thrust arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front thrust arm bushes worn

Pass 29 May 2014 61,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,807 miles

both rear tyres have damaged sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2011 28,370 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 DLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

KT08 DLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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