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NG08 HCO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,864 mi
Last recorded166,864 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 HCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 166,864 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 166,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 150,979 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 150,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 138,747 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Fail 9 May 2017 138,747 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,260 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted/under tray fitted

exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 117,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,923 miles

front tyres wearing low at outer and inner edges

Pass 6 May 2011 53,139 miles

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

Offside 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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NG08 HCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NG08 HCO, 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 NG08 HCO registered?

NG08 HCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is NG08 HCO safe to buy?

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