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N33 LTE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 LTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm in Centre - 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm in Centre - 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working All Tell-Tale Lamps Inop (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on Outer Edge & Worn on Inner - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on Outer Edge & Worn on Inner - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All Dashboard Not Working

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm In Centre - 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm In Centre - 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,499 miles

Offside handbrake performance low/may require attention soon

Fail 16 Feb 2022 113,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside handbrake performance low/may require attention soon

Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 110,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,576 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N33 LTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N33 LTE, 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 N33 LTE registered?

N33 LTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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