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NU08 KYV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,657 mi
Last recorded51,657 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 51,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,847 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 45,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,753 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,609 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 38,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,188 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,470 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,366 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 KYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 NU08 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 KYV 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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