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NJ08 YBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,209 mi
Last recorded80,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 YBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 80,209 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 71,854 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,493 miles

rear exhaust heat shield is loose but not likely to fall

under-trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 56,405 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield is loose but not likely to fall

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,947 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,097 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,288 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,780 miles

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,957 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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NJ08 YBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NJ08 YBO, 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 NJ08 YBO registered?

NJ08 YBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is NJ08 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 YBO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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