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KT08 FFC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,891 mi
Last recorded87,891 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 87,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 87,672 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,037 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,346 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,061 miles

Offside mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,545 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,082 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,587 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,448 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres side walls deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 24,986 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 FFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

KT08 FFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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