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KT08 VXB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,474 mi
Last recorded171,474 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 171,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 159,158 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 159,158 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 150,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 140,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 140,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 130,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides/x2 brake pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both/x2 rear tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2022 130,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides/x2 brake pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both/x2 rear tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2021 112,561 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 101,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 87,905 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 87,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 73,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater cover missing

Fail 16 May 2018 73,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater cover missing

Pass 25 May 2017 59,368 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,600 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Rear Both tyres perishing with inner tread wear.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,594 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,259 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 VXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

KT08 VXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KT08 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 VXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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