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NU08 KWT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,412 mi
Last recorded86,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated plus o/side drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side radius arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side are bald on inner edges plus a number of small cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security plus o/side radius arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,860 miles

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

noise heard from steering column on lock to lock test

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,391 miles

noise heard from steering column on lock to lock test

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes to hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT ALSO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/side and o/side pipes to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/side and o/side pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in the tread, but not exposing the cords

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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NU08 KWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NU08 KWT, 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 NU08 KWT registered?

NU08 KWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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