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NV08 EMK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 EMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 71,434 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,351 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 66,351 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,937 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,646 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2016 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2014 36,172 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 29,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,908 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2011 16,908 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

wipers smearing slightly

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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NV08 EMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 NV08 EMK, 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 NV08 EMK registered?

NV08 EMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is NV08 EMK safe to buy?

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