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KW08 NUC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 NUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,946 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 47,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 46,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 45,156 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 43,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 41,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 40,155 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 40,155 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 38,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 34,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,745 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2012 21,586 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 18,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 18,295 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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KW08 NUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KW08 NUC, 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 KW08 NUC registered?

KW08 NUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is KW08 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 NUC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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