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BT08 NJE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,164 mi
Last recorded171,164 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 NJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 171,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear upper subframe mounting points on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear upper subframe mounting points on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 152,007 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 152,005 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 130,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 116,474 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 116,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,323 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,202 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,202 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,620 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,620 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp split

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,623 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))

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

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

front to middle exhaust clamp insecure/corroded

rear offside and nearside brake disc backing plates corroded and touching discs

Fail 25 Jan 2019 104,623 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))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front to middle exhaust clamp insecure/corroded

rear offside and nearside brake disc backing plates corroded and touching discs

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,262 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,417 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,880 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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BT08 NJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT08 NJE, 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 BT08 NJE registered?

BT08 NJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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