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KT08 DTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 DTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 69,125 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,011 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 65,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 60,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 58,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,324 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,603 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,588 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,035 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,035 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 40,185 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,132 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on both inner and outer shoulders

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,953 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,953 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 DTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DTY, 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 DTY registered?

KT08 DTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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