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AX08 NHL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,967 mi
Last recorded63,967 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 NHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,967 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 63,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,868 miles

Offside rear road wheel has a welded repair

Fail 6 Nov 2024 59,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear road wheel has a welded repair

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,689 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,284 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 47,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,813 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,532 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,165 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 31,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,691 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and the tread is cracking all round

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,942 miles

Front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,259 miles

both front tyres have small splits inbetween treads.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 12,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have small splits inbetween treads.

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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AX08 NHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX08 NHL, 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 AX08 NHL registered?

AX08 NHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AX08 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 NHL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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