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NC57 ZJN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,493 mi
Last recorded126,493 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 ZJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,493 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 126,168 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 119,031 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,459 miles

Front Brake Discs Lipped & Corroded

Front Suspension Arms Have Slight Play

Gearbox Oil Leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,701 miles

Nearside front tyre worn round outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,423 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,167 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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NC57 ZJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NC57 ZJN, 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 NC57 ZJN registered?

NC57 ZJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is NC57 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC57 ZJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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