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1943 NK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,654 mi
Last recorded155,654 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1943 NK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 155,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 151,093 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 146,819 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 146,819 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 138,904 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 138,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 129,056 miles

rear tyres worn to 3 m,m

Fail 29 Dec 2021 129,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn to 3 m,m

Pass 24 Dec 2020 119,241 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 110,757 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 98,247 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,933 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES. ADVISE REAR RYRES WORN TO 3MM

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES. ADVISE REAR RYRES WORN TO 3MM

Pass 28 Dec 2016 73,827 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 73,827 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,226 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,312 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,319 miles

O/S/F Fog light glass cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F Anti roll bar link ball joint rubber boot split.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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1943 NK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 1943 NK, 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 1943 NK registered?

1943 NK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is 1943 NK safe to buy?

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