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KT08 ZWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,032 mi
Last recorded79,032 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 ZWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 79,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,850 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

slight knock steering column when turning

Fail 8 Sep 2023 64,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

slight knock steering column when turning

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 56,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,970 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,185 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,243 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 ZWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

KT08 ZWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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