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NU08 KYX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,393 mi
Last recorded107,393 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 KYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 107,393 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,820 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 100,732 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 97,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 93,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,191 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,021 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 89,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,184 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,964 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake cover/shield insecure

Nearside Front nail in tyre

exhaust hanger missing

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,628 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front-rear brake pipes corroded

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Middle exhaust bracket fractured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,982 miles

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

middle exhaust support bracket burst and removed

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,560 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 KYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

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

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