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17 NCP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 NCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,734 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,157 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,353 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,934 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner rim buckled slightly

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall has a cut no cords showing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,005 miles

engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 6,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 5,847 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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17 NCP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 17 NCP, 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

How do I check the history of 17 NCP?

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What year was 17 NCP registered?

17 NCP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 17 NCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 NCP shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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