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KV08 NHY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,352 mi
Last recorded130,352 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 130,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 113,930 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 111,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 109,136 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 101,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 91,018 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 87,589 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 82,639 miles

Front windows tinted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,595 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,014 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,957 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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KV08 NHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KV08 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

KV08 NHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KV08 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 NHY 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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