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CA08 NYU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,168 mi
Last recorded162,168 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 NYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 162,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 154,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 148,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,062 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 146,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,131 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,170 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)

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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CA08 NYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel 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 CA08 NYU, 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 CA08 NYU registered?

CA08 NYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is CA08 NYU safe to buy?

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