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N2 RLF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,013 mi
Last recorded50,013 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 RLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 50,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,392 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,276 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 46,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,265 miles

Osf tyre poor

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,184 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 28,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,651 miles

both rear tyres low

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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N2 RLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N2 RLF, 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 N2 RLF registered?

N2 RLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is N2 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 RLF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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