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KT08 PPU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,862 mi
Last recorded166,862 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 166,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 162,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 157,083 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 143,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 128,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 128,023 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 121,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 108,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,084 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)

Fail 17 May 2011 28,084 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)

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)

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 PPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

KT08 PPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 PPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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