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KU08 ZCK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,948 mi
Last recorded152,948 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 ZCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 152,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 154,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 143,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,340 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 135,329 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has water but does not effect emitted light

Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 115,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,028 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 105,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,686 miles

n/s/f tire badly worn on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2018 90,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tires badly worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,754 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,650 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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KU08 ZCK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU08 ZCK, 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 KU08 ZCK registered?

KU08 ZCK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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