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NHZ 9679

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,048 mi
Last recorded174,048 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHZ 9679
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 174,048 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe heavily coated with underseal

Fail 8 Dec 2021 174,041 miles

Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 156,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 231,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,840 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

n/s/f outer tyre wall damged

Fail 2 Mar 2017 122,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle flexy (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

n/s/f outer tyre wall damged

Pass 19 Aug 2015 114,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 104,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,949 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2011 80,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

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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NHZ 9679 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHZ 9679, 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 NHZ 9679 registered?

NHZ 9679 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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