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N77 RGE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 RGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm ball boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm ball boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2026 130,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm ball boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm ball boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2025 126,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint have play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward arm bush have play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint have play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward arm bush have play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ARB link lower dust covers splitting, near excess, leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector chuffing (bank one, cylinder 2 probably) but fumes not smelt within vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,763 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,223 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,978 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,376 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,149 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,664 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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N77 RGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N77 RGE, 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 N77 RGE registered?

N77 RGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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