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M8 NFB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 NFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,944 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on the inner faces

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre at 1.58mm also splits on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,277 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,567 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 84,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,967 miles

n/s front ball joint has slight play in it

n/s front tyre outer side wall has slight curb damage

Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,123 miles

o/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge, just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Backplate corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,318 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight cracking on the n/s rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,164 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,660 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,188 miles

child seats in rear

slight corrosion on n/s front rigid brake pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,125 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 52,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,552 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner wall (not through to cords)

offside front tyer has cut on inner wall (not through to cords)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,861 miles

o/s/f tyre hac cut on inside wall (not through to cords)

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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M8 NFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M8 NFB, 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 M8 NFB registered?

M8 NFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is M8 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 NFB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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