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DS08 NUU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,274 mi
Last recorded161,274 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 NUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 161,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 155,009 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 155,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 149,343 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 140,965 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 132,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 131,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 131,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 131,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,425 miles

13 pin trailer socket is fitted with a 7 pin adaptor at time of test

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

engine tray, N+O/S under covers are fitted at time of test, not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near & offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near & offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,245 miles

Cut in OSF tyre outer side wall, not down to cords

Edge of NSF tyre worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,020 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 NUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DS08 NUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS08 NUU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS08 NUU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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