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N30 TDD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,206 mi
Last recorded44,206 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 TDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 44,206 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 44,206 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,580 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 37,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,932 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 30,623 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 30,622 miles

Brake performance not tested hydraulic fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 28,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,961 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,496 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED/CRACKED

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% NEARSIDE OUTER STOP LAMP (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2016 39,488 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking BRAKE CALIPER (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED/CRACKED

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% NEARSIDE OUTER STOP LAMP (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 35,004 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 35,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 30 May 2014 19,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 19,066 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 16,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,275 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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N30 TDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N30 TDD, 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 N30 TDD registered?

N30 TDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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