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KT08 VDY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,733 mi
Last recorded134,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 134,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 116,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 92,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre brake light some inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bent rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake light sticks on needs ajusting?

Fail 26 May 2015 62,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake light sticks on needs ajusting?

Pass 7 May 2014 51,597 miles

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 6 May 2014 51,597 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 2 May 2013 41,751 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 41,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 31,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,660 miles

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 VDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KT08 VDY 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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