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MA08 NBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 NBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,706 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 98,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,594 miles

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

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

Undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,545 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - slight misshapen - starting crack - no cords 255 35 R 18 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 3m - slight misshapen - starting crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

front wipers slight smear - aero

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - slight misshapen - starting crack - no cords 255 35 R 18 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 3m - slight misshapen - starting crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

front wipers slight smear - aero

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,180 miles

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

undertrays fitted covering components unable to fully check condition

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,725 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,692 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MA08 NBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA08 NBY, 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 MA08 NBY registered?

MA08 NBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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