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FL08 NUK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 132,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 129,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,539 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged and has slight affect on light output

Pass 21 Feb 2020 126,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges and showing age cracks

recommend a wheel alignment

warning messages on dash display

Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,836 miles

Front both tyres starting to show age cracks

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged but not showing cords

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed and looks like it has been ran flat at some stage

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

recommend a wheel alignment

warning messages on dash display

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,435 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 103,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,933 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,941 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,985 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,928 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,493 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,493 miles

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

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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FL08 NUK 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 73.7%.

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 FL08 NUK, 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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FL08 NUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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