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KV08 GZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,507 mi
Last recorded139,507 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 GZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 139,507 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 141,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 127,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 127,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,765 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 116,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 90,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 86,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 78,002 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 72,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,341 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,491 miles

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

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

headlamp aim was too high, n/s/f too far to the right,now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/f tyre has very slight cracking on innewr sidewall,n/s/f tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall. rear tyres have very slight cracking on inner sidewalls.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,842 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KV08 GZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV08 GZL, 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 KV08 GZL registered?

KV08 GZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 GZL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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