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KT08 ZXM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,117 mi
Last recorded130,117 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (Rear Ball Joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 126,494 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,851 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc backing plate corroded, (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc backing plate corroded, (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,524 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 79,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,839 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,468 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged.Been run flat.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged.Been run flat.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,867 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 ZXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

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

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