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NL08 NVW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,395 mi
Last recorded93,395 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 93,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,046 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lengthwise (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 80,471 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lengthwise (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of lengthwise (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,245 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,827 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,510 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,631 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 38,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,143 miles

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

drivers side repeater condensated

Fail 14 Feb 2013 31,143 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

drivers side repeater condensated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,438 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,979 miles

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

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 NVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL08 NVW registered?

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

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