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HK08 NTL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,948 mi
Last recorded193,948 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 193,948 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play at both nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints

slight play at nearside front lower suspension arm bush

slight play at offside front track rod end

Fail 21 Nov 2024 193,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play at both nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints

slight play at nearside front lower suspension arm bush

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 22 Apr 2023 185,282 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at both front suspension arm ball joints

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 16 Nov 2021 178,991 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 178,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emission fail

Pass 15 Jan 2021 174,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside +nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 174,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside +nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 164,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside +nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside +nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 155,102 miles

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

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

parking brake lever excess travel

rbt :parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 24 Jun 2017 146,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside +nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside +nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rbt : parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 2 Jul 2016 134,453 miles

Parking brake has only just met the required parking brake efficiency (16%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,704 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 85,703 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)

Pass 27 May 2011 76,885 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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HK08 NTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK08 NTL, 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 HK08 NTL registered?

HK08 NTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is HK08 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 NTL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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