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KS08 NFY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 NFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,992 miles

Gearbox pan corroded, oil seepage

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

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 nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 89,992 miles

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

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

Gearbox pan corroded, oil seepage

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

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 nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,687 miles

Gearbox pan corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 86,687 miles

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

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

Gearbox pan corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 83,516 miles

Gearbox pan corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 83,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Gearbox pan corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 78,130 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 76,105 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front brake pipes surface rust, o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape, service due.

Fail 12 May 2021 76,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front brake pipes surface rust, o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape, service due.

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 74,451 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer wall, front arm lower bushes slight play ATL, front small brake lines surface rust, front bumper loose

Fail 20 Nov 2019 74,451 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs (lip), both front tyres wearing on outer wall, front arm lower bushes slight play ATL. front small brake lines surface rust, front bumper loose

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,974 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f suspension arm has play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,925 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked, rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,986 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 NFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

KS08 NFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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