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NU08 OVW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,744 mi
Last recorded107,744 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,239 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,325 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 77,264 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by lower arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,843 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,780 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 59,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,219 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 24,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,610 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,693 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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NU08 OVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU08 OVW, 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 NU08 OVW registered?

NU08 OVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is NU08 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 OVW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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