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NU08 XGR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,299 mi
Last recorded192,299 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 192,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 192,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 182,419 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 182,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 168,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 157,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. corroded centre of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. corroded centre of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 157,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. corroded centre of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. corroded centre of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 148,615 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 145,295 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 133,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,963 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,963 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,969 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,503 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 XGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

NU08 XGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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