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DS08 NPK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,703 mi
Last recorded139,703 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 NPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 139,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 137,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 137,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 127,254 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 89,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front anti roll bar drop links boots deteriorated

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front anti roll bar drop links boots deteriorated

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 63,357 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 63,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,849 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,870 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,951 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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DS08 NPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS08 NPK, 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 DS08 NPK registered?

DS08 NPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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