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KV08 NHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,432 mi
Last recorded59,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 NHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 59,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 59,432 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,133 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 57,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,653 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake disc's worn and heavily lipped, enough to create an outer lip on brake disc's . Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads worn on or close to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake disc's slightly worn and lipped, enough to create an outer lip on brake disc's. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads worn on or excessively close to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to monitor and replace as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,412 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 48,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,115 miles

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

both front Wiper blades slightly smears and judder

front licence plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 27,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,900 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 18,900 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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KV08 NHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV08 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 NHJ registered?

KV08 NHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is KV08 NHJ safe to buy?

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