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NV57 TXE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,884 mi
Last recorded179,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 179,884 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 169,338 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 162,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 156,705 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 151,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,332 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 143,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 135,711 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 135,678 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2.5mm strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 129,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2.5mm strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 121,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,198 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 105,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 105,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 90,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 90,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,085 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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NV57 TXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NV57 TXE, 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 NV57 TXE registered?

NV57 TXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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