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KO08 NTM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,522 mi
Last recorded180,522 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 NTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 180,522 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 180,504 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 178,116 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 165,731 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,290 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake cable mounting bracket defective

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 156,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake cable mounting bracket defective

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 147,031 miles

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2022 147,031 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,793 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,891 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 55,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 51,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

cut on outer wall n/side front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,950 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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KO08 NTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KO08 NTM, 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 KO08 NTM registered?

KO08 NTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is KO08 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 NTM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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