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FA08 NTG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,955 mi
Last recorded151,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 151,955 miles

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

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

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

genral underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 111,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 106,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 97,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily worn, corroded and breaking up. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn. corroded and breaking up (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,831 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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FA08 NTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FA08 NTG, 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 FA08 NTG registered?

FA08 NTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FA08 NTG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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