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KO08 NVL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,157 mi
Last recorded66,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 66,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe joint not original fitting

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 64,856 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 62,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 60,649 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,294 miles

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

tracking check

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,860 miles

o/s/r side lights very dim

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,014 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,666 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 31,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,217 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 NVL 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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

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

Is KO08 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 NVL 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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