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KT08 EEA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,779 mi
Last recorded189,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 189,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 189,779 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective misfire noticed minimal smoke (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both did not lock (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 175,108 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 175,108 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 175,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 173,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 164,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 164,543 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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 9 Jun 2020 159,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 159,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 149,241 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 149,241 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 138,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 127,082 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,106 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,176 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 81,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

belly panels and sill covers fitted

ns/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,585 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON WEAR BARS

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 EEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

KT08 EEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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