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NY08 CKU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,544 mi
Last recorded91,544 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 CKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,544 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 91,544 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2024 89,376 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,781 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 67,114 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2019 64,756 miles

Front brake pipe end(s) greased n/s & o/s

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished & outer edge worn

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

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished & outer edge worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s/r arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished & outer edge wearing slightly

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished & outer edge wearing slightly

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,046 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 15,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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NY08 CKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NY08 CKU, 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 NY08 CKU registered?

NY08 CKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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