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NR51 MMY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,234 mi
Last recorded187,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR51 MMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 187,234 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 Jan 2026 187,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Feb 2025 173,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 173,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 147,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,709 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 134,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,470 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 121,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,379 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,967 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 103,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,767 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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NR51 MMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NR51 MMY, 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 NR51 MMY registered?

NR51 MMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NR51 MMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR51 MMY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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