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KT08 DSO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,881 mi
Last recorded138,881 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 DSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 138,881 miles

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,048 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sids (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 124,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,888 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,831 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

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

Offside Rear tyre low

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking brake (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low

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

Offside Rear tyre low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,307 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,354 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 DSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

KT08 DSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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