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NG08 HDA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 105,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 98,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 95,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,368 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,699 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,691 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 69,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,450 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,593 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,858 miles

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

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

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 HDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

NG08 HDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is NG08 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 HDA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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