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2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 120,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,876 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 111,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm coloured yellow on car (rear 1 of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 103,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,996 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 86,993 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,903 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 76,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,684 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,835 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,236 miles

parking brake only just passed test limits at 16%

Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,035 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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NL08 NUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

NL08 NUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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