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KY08 DZT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,684 mi
Last recorded131,684 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 DZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,684 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 131,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 97,592 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

new brake pads fitted too worn front brake discs

Fail 5 May 2016 97,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [255/35/r18w90 make off tyre falken] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

new brake pads fitted too worn front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 62,598 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 62,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,439 miles

o/s/f/ jacking block missing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,439 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

o/s/f/ jacking block missing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KY08 DZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KY08 DZT, 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 KY08 DZT registered?

KY08 DZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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