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KO08 NUX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,828 mi
Last recorded164,828 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 NUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 164,828 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,025 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,172 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 100,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,186 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake brake pads low on material

Fail 24 Mar 2015 62,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake brake pads low on material

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,911 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tye perished

Fail 14 Apr 2014 36,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,086 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner wall

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,699 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 NUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX registered?

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

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