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NJ05 SAN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 85,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 81,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 71,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,719 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,662 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,319 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,686 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,830 miles

All four tyres have cracks in side walls and tread pattern

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 10,403 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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NJ05 SAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NJ05 SAN, 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 NJ05 SAN registered?

NJ05 SAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is NJ05 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 SAN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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