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NV57 XRS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,716 mi
Last recorded113,716 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 XRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 113,716 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 113,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 113,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,900 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 107,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,387 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,125 miles

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)

drivers side front outer edge worn (advise )

near side front lower fog light glass cracked (advised glass should be removed )

near side rear tyre and drivers side rear tyres have small cracks starting on outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,125 miles

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

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

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)

drivers side front outer edge worn (advise )

near side front lower fog light glass cracked (advised glass should be removed )

near side rear tyre and drivers side rear tyres have small cracks starting on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,037 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 XRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NV57 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV57 XRS registered?

NV57 XRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is NV57 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 XRS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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