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KW08 GTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,103 mi
Last recorded145,103 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 145,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 140,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 131,307 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s& o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,295 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 117,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,268 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 76,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,018 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,958 miles

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

Front discs lipped

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,676 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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KW08 GTY 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 84.2%.

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 KW08 GTY, 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 KW08 GTY registered?

KW08 GTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 GTY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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