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AO08 NXS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,799 mi
Last recorded107,799 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,799 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounts detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust system corroded but still attached at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine oil misting but no obvious leak

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Internal reflector deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,431 miles

Nearside cuts in tyres n,s front & rear

Offside Beam pattern poor image

Fail 16 Nov 2016 70,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside cuts in tyres n,s front & rear

Offside Beam pattern poor image

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,296 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and going inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres have deep cuts and stones in them

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracked all way round

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,848 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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AO08 NXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 NXS, 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 AO08 NXS registered?

AO08 NXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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