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N5 OAR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,764 mi
Last recorded154,764 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 OAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 154,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 147,545 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 141,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 133,002 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,261 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,095 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,009 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,187 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre - Damage to outer side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,199 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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N5 OAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N5 OAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N5 OAR registered?

N5 OAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is N5 OAR safe to buy?

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