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KS08 NFH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,474 mi
Last recorded207,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 NFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 207,474 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Hub damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 207,473 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Hub damaged

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

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 195,364 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 195,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 168,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,463 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 143,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyrec wearing away from inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 54,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,805 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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KS08 NFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS08 NFH, 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 KS08 NFH registered?

KS08 NFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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