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KT08 PMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,076 mi
Last recorded156,076 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 156,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 153,484 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 153,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 137,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 122,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,462 miles

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

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

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

Under body covers fitted and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 118,462 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Under body covers fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,976 miles

cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2018 105,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,520 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 82,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 72,879 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,812 miles

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

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 PMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

KT08 PMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 PMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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