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KT08 TKD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 117,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 117,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 104,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,779 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,555 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 TKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

KT08 TKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KT08 TKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 TKD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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