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N6 SKM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 SKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 111,801 miles

rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2026 111,790 miles

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

rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,133 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 107,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,354 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 105,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Bald On Inner Edge Almost To Cords

Pass 24 Aug 2023 100,499 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 100,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,145 miles

offside front lower trailing arm bush separating

Fail 30 Nov 2021 90,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leading (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front lower trailing arm bush separating

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,105 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 86,105 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,278 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 79,278 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,828 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 74,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,635 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear tyre wearing low centre tread and inner wall cut 245/40R17

Fail 2 Jul 2016 65,635 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low centre tread and inner wall cut 245/40R17

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic undertrays don't allow full inspection.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,280 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,754 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,750 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,286 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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N6 SKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N6 SKM, 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 N6 SKM registered?

N6 SKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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