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KO08 NUW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,532 mi
Last recorded76,532 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 76,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 76,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 70,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,372 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 63,372 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,969 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,086 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 56,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,224 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,989 miles

slight misting of oil to gearbox

Fail 19 Nov 2012 23,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

slight misting of oil to gearbox

Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,422 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 NUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 KO08 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

KO08 NUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KO08 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 NUW 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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