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NV08 LHL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,437 mi
Last recorded175,437 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 175,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,249 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 166,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most, lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most, lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,981 miles

brake pipes rusty

nsr tyre getting low

Fail 3 Nov 2021 159,977 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2020 155,270 miles

ball joint covers poor

brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2020 155,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ball joint covers poor

brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2019 145,408 miles

Both front discs heavily worn

Fail 20 Jul 2019 145,252 miles

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

Both front discs heavily worn

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,749 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))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 127,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,841 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 107,841 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,480 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 77,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front disc slightly worn

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,355 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,378 miles

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing

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 LHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

NV08 LHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for NV08 LHL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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