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NJ04 DAZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 DAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 152,688 miles

all tyres vary low on 3-4mm

Pass 25 Jun 2024 146,005 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 139,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 132,802 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,390 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 126,351 miles

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

Offside handbrake poor performance

Offside rear brake pad wiring (vehicle side) fouling suspension arms

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,179 miles

rear tyres starting to wear, o/s/f tyre worn bold on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,815 miles

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,860 miles

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

front disc corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2014 52,496 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,336 miles

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,024 miles

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

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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NJ04 DAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NJ04 DAZ, 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 NJ04 DAZ registered?

NJ04 DAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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