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KT08 FFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 FFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,348 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 96,890 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,069 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 90,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,119 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 88,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,627 miles

engin cover + under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips swept area (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,749 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,130 miles

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,816 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 FFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

KT08 FFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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