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N8 WDC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,660 mi
Last recorded214,660 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 WDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 214,660 miles

Both number plate lights dim

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Some testable items not visible

Fail 1 Dec 2025 214,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both number plate lights dim

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Some testable items not visible

Pass 17 Jun 2024 200,165 miles

Both number plate lights dim

Covers and undertrays fitted

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorated

Undercarriage caked in mud

Fail 11 Jun 2024 200,165 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And was flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both number plate lights dim

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorated

Undercarriage caked in mud

Pass 22 Mar 2023 193,189 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 189,029 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 189,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 180,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

offside rear seat belt not checked due to seat in the folded down position.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 170,562 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 170,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2018 156,640 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

side cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 27 Dec 2018 156,640 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

side cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 143,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,394 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,706 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,846 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,165 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 29,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N8 WDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N8 WDC, 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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N8 WDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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