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NH57 FRD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,324 mi
Last recorded185,324 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 FRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 185,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns to os (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame were trailing fixed to (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads thin

Pass 28 Mar 2018 168,621 miles

play in nsf lower ball joint

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 May 2017 98,670 miles

front brake pads getting thin

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,152 miles

All tyres slight damage to kerbing ribs/ sidewalls

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,617 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,058 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,740 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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NH57 FRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NH57 FRD, 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 NH57 FRD registered?

NH57 FRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is NH57 FRD safe to buy?

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