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KY08 ZVK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under nearside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,290 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,800 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2020 69,796 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,682 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 63,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,722 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 59,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,901 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,413 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi slight pitting but ok for test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake pipes to flexi slight pitting but ok for test

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,803 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 ZVK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

KY08 ZVK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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