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NY08 KAO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 97,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,892 miles

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

Front under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Rear parking brake has only just met requirements 16%

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2014 71,263 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 165,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear.

Slightly reduced effort at O/S parking brake.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 150,315 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 140,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,489 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 KAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY08 KAO registered?

NY08 KAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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