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MX08 NPD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,219 mi
Last recorded173,219 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 NPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 173,219 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 173,219 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 166,288 miles

Accident damage to bonnet ,

Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 166,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Accident damage to bonnet ,

Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 156,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 138,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front window switch missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front window switch missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to open bonnet

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,126 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror broken

Fail 15 Jan 2018 121,155 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror broken

Pass 14 Jan 2017 101,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,493 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,991 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 19 Nov 2013 62,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,589 miles

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

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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MX08 NPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MX08 NPD, 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 MX08 NPD registered?

MX08 NPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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