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NX08 LXO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,677 mi
Last recorded143,677 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 LXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 143,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front support broke

Fail 14 Oct 2023 143,658 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front has no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower mark in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside rear (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner wing wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front cracking tearing has damage to sidewall been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory exhaust front support broken a way

advisory note parking brake hard to release sticking

Fail 20 Sep 2023 143,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing two wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 130,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,019 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

large under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 122,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front and centre exhaust brackets broken away from exhaust

large under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,295 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside front bottom arm bush worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre has wear to outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Fail 24 Oct 2015 116,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre has wear to outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,931 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,836 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2013 32,451 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,582 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,758 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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NX08 LXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NX08 LXO, 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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NX08 LXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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