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KT08 EKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,690 mi
Last recorded130,690 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 EKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,690 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 120,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,596 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,841 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,668 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outter edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,001 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,457 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,081 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,081 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,400 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 EKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

KT08 EKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 EKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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