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NL08 NTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 51,486 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 49,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,057 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,601 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,111 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 23,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,869 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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NL08 NTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NL08 NTY, 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 NL08 NTY registered?

NL08 NTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NL08 NTY safe to buy?

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