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KT08 EKL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,203 mi
Last recorded74,203 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 EKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,203 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 74,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both,slight smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded above hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,919 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2023 66,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

large vehicle under trays fitted blocking view of items related to mot testing

Pass 16 Jul 2022 63,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 47,947 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 34,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,562 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)

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 EKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT08 EKL registered?

KT08 EKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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