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NY08 KAU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 124,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,074 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,884 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under-body cover prevents view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,619 miles

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

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

under cover tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and o/f (3.6.B.2c)

under body cover fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,714 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,907 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 66,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 KAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

NY08 KAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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The MOT history for NY08 KAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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