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NV08 XPK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,994 mi
Last recorded150,994 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 144,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 138,918 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush outer casing damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2017 120,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush outer casing damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,995 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges,has cuts in tread and close to legal limit

Fail 14 Sep 2016 113,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges,has cuts in tread and close to legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 108,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,061 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2013 92,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,840 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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NV08 XPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

NV08 XPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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