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KT08 FHF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, located on nearside rear inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 68,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,508 miles

EML indicates fault

Fail 14 Jun 2019 50,495 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

EML indicates fault

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,537 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer wall

Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,537 miles

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

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer wall

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,566 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,221 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 20,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on edges (check tracking)

offside front tyre tread low on edges (check tracking)

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 FHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FHF, 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 FHF registered?

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

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