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KY08 ZTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 83,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 79,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm suspension arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking perishing not reaching ply of cords

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,841 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,371 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s side repeater

n/s/r tyre low on presure

wipers smeer front screen slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2018 52,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint torque strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint torque strut (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s side repeater

n/s/r tyre low on presure

wipers smeer front screen slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,304 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,394 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 38,394 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,487 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,291 miles

Offside Rear 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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KY08 ZTJ 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 85%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

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

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