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KY08 ZTW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 105,557 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONTAND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,840 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 97,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND DEEP CUT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,213 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 91,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 86,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S REAR AND O/S N/S FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,330 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,360 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 77,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,227 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 43,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,904 miles

Front windscreen wipers smear

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 35,904 miles

Front windscreen wipers smear

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,807 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 23,071 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 ZTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY08 ZTW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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