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N12 SOR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 SOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 124,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 122,192 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 122,192 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 117,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 108,607 miles

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

n/s/f ride height sensor broken

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 92,981 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,152 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 88,152 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 81,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 75,942 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 75,890 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 63,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 63,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 56,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2013 48,009 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre deteriated

Fail 14 May 2013 48,008 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

off side rear tyre deteriated

Pass 9 May 2012 39,853 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,728 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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N12 SOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N12 SOR, 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 N12 SOR registered?

N12 SOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is N12 SOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 SOR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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