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K8 NPA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 NPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 125,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 116,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ? possible camber problem (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,372 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 94,372 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,041 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,601 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,509 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted.

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,631 miles

Front covers top and bottom

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

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

Rear no tow bar

Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 54,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,176 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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K8 NPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K8 NPA, 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 K8 NPA registered?

K8 NPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is K8 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 NPA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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