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KY08 ZTC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,888 mi
Last recorded121,888 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 109,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,320 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable in rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside washer jet poor working

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mountings / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap push on

hand brake performance low and travel

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,980 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear And Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear And Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Thorn In The Tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,496 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,276 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,899 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,291 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,249 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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KY08 ZTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY08 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

KY08 ZTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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