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KO08 NWL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,867 mi
Last recorded64,867 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 63,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 63,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 61,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,639 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 58,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,873 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,710 miles

front wiper blades smeary

n/s/r tyre tread depth low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,175 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 NWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

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

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The MOT history for KO08 NWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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