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NY08 KAE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,587 mi
Last recorded50,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,662 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,079 miles

Body component slightly loose Front grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing but repeater working to standard (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting on top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose Front grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing but repeater working to standard (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting on top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 48,719 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted chrome trim insecure & projecting from vehicle (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively contaminated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective contaminated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 47,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 44,000 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2017 41,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,857 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 31,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyre starting to crack / perish outter side of tyre

front Windscreen has chip to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 14 May 2013 22,604 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 22,604 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

o/s/f tyre deteriorating 205/55/R16

Pass 4 May 2012 18,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 13,377 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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NY08 KAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NY08 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

NY08 KAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is NY08 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 KAE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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