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NRZ 8220

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,327 mi
Last recorded191,327 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRZ 8220
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 191,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 173,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,079 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 148,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 125,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Rigid brake pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 125,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre ON the legal limit

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre ON the legal limit

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,701 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 76,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded In n/s/r wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in n/s/r wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,822 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded in n/s/r wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,795 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,974 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 14,673 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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NRZ 8220 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRZ 8220, 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 NRZ 8220 registered?

NRZ 8220 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is NRZ 8220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRZ 8220 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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