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EK58 NKD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,567 mi
Last recorded105,567 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 NKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,567 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 105,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,093 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,092 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,730 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,730 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 146,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake weak.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2019 85,053 miles

Front Upper Both front brake pipes above hoses corroding.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,338 miles

Both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Child seats fitted

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,628 miles

Offside Rear Childseat fitted.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,798 miles

Both front tyres feathering on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn to the legal limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,499 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,815 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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EK58 NKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK58 NKD, 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 EK58 NKD registered?

EK58 NKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is EK58 NKD safe to buy?

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