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NU08 OWY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear drive shafts

hand brake cable knocking on mount

Fail 7 Aug 2024 74,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear drive shafts

hand brake cable knocking on mount

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,328 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 67,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 63,724 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 63,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both des (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,104 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both des (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,722 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 39,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 33,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 27,149 miles

all 4 tyres are in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2014 23,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,760 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,604 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 16,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWY, 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 NU08 OWY registered?

NU08 OWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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