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NK08 OTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,388 mi
Last recorded90,388 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 90,388 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2026 90,385 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All,front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 83,764 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All,front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 74,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,151 miles

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

Front Tyres age perished

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,350 miles

Exhaust flex joint deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,530 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under body shields fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,905 miles

under body guard fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,220 miles

damage to inner sidewall n/s/f tyre BORDERLINE

Fail 29 Mar 2014 55,201 miles

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

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

damage to inner sidewall n/s/f tyre BORDERLINE

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,301 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,551 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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NK08 OTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK08 OTZ, 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 NK08 OTZ registered?

NK08 OTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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