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NT08 FFH

2008 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz V71,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 FFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,791 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 76,790 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,265 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 72,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner rack joints have play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 59,157 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 51,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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NT08 FFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 71,980 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NT08 FFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NT08 FFH registered?

NT08 FFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is NT08 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT08 FFH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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