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K21 NST

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,199 mi
Last recorded176,199 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 NST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 176,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 176,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 139,780 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 101,459 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 101,395 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 101,394 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 69,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 61,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,242 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2017 54,332 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,466 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,449 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K21 NST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K21 NST, 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 K21 NST registered?

K21 NST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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The MOT history for K21 NST shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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