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KT08 EOH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,394 mi
Last recorded142,394 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 142,394 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,424 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 138,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,449 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, forward arms. inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 111,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,827 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,509 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion on brake pipe / furrule

Offside Front slight corrosion on brake pipe / furrule

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nut onto hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nut onto hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 77,069 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,433 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,656 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,968 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 30,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,044 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 27,044 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 EOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EOH, 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 EOH registered?

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

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