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NC08 WAL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,262 mi
Last recorded163,262 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 163,262 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 154,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 146,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 131,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 126,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 120,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 120,415 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,820 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,951 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,518 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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NC08 WAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NC08 WAL, 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 NC08 WAL registered?

NC08 WAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is NC08 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 WAL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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