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K8 NPG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,131 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel rim has been repaired by welding ,

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,807 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,317 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,679 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,617 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,682 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 26,682 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 19,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,156 miles

small cracks in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

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 NPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

K8 NPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is K8 NPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 NPG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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