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A5 NWU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,783 mi
Last recorded52,783 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 52,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,699 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 48,098 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 48,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,204 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,158 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 26,611 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 21,464 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,187 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,578 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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A5 NWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol 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 A5 NWU, 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 A5 NWU registered?

A5 NWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is A5 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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