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KT08 UMH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,582 mi
Last recorded173,582 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 173,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 150,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 140,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 117,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 113,294 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 113,294 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 27 May 2020 107,157 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,689 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 76,476 miles

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt operation due to child seat .

Pass 6 May 2015 68,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 57,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,202 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 33,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,239 miles

emmissions tested to clean to provide readings

full plastic under panels fitted

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 UMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

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

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