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NU08 KXF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 KXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,313 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 107,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 102,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 96,001 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 95,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 91,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust hanger poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,615 miles

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,566 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,565 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f jacking point damaged

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

exhaust hanger loose

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,459 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,459 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,606 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,606 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,043 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 50,043 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,913 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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NU08 KXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU08 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

NU08 KXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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