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KT08 ZJU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,916 mi
Last recorded172,916 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 ZJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 172,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 172,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 166,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 162,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 161,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 157,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 152,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 149,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 146,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 143,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 122,120 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,235 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 72,162 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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 ZJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

KT08 ZJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is KT08 ZJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 ZJU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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