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N22 ASD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,741 mi
Last recorded115,741 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 ASD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,741 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 115,736 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 115,704 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 109,532 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,971 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,582 miles

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Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear and front and nsr floor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front reg plate,ns reg light,front susp bushes,nsf balljoint play,front bearings play,suspension-springs-units rusting

Fail 12 Jan 2022 82,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear and front and nsr floor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front reg plate,ns reg light,front susp bushes,nsf balljoint play,front bearings play,suspension-springs-units rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,538 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 77,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

service overdue by 545 days ... engine oil dirty-low,front brake discs and pads poor-discs grooved-lipped-pads close,rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,162 miles

N/S/F LINK COVER WORN

Fail 10 Jun 2018 58,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/S/F LINK COVER WORN

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2017 50,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,012 miles

both rear tyres cracking inside tread

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,715 miles

O/S/F tyre worn flat on inner and outer edges and cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 19,636 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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N22 ASD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N22 ASD, 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 N22 ASD registered?

N22 ASD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is N22 ASD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 ASD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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