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KO08 NUY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,300 mi
Last recorded111,300 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 NUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,395 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,263 miles

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

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

Offside 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 2021 101,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 101,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,824 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2019 86,824 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,057 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,740 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 NUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

KO08 NUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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