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NV08 VLC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,418 mi
Last recorded123,418 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 123,418 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 123,410 miles

Emissions unable to be completed drivebelt failed during emissions test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 118,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 115,208 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 97,144 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall splitting

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2017 93,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall splitting

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,295 miles

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

both front tyres worn on tread edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,213 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 53,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,543 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)

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 VLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

NV08 VLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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