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NA05 ERN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,762 mi
Last recorded116,762 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 ERN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,762 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 114,051 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 114,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on near side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 109,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation DOOR DOESNT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE (9.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 101,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Control Arm Ball Joint has play in it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,043 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 89,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Dec 2020 73,299 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 73,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 73,030 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes on ns next to fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight knock on front suspension,unable to identify.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,869 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,277 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,023 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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NA05 ERN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NA05 ERN, 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 NA05 ERN registered?

NA05 ERN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is NA05 ERN safe to buy?

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