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NT08 DDL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,735 mi
Last recorded175,735 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 175,735 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 175,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 160,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 160,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,002 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 145,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear suspension arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar fouling inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,703 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 128,699 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar fouling arch liner

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 115,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,946 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,285 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test removed/folded down full of work equipment was unable to check rear seat belt. ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 92,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear b/pipe ex/corroded at rear section . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear b/pipe ex/corroded at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test removed/folded down full of work equipment was unable to check rear seat belt. ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 78,922 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side w/blade worn/split. (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s + o/s bulbs. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,184 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NT08 DDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NT08 DDL, 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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NT08 DDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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