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NX08 OZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 OZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 98,166 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 92,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,515 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,909 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,050 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 69,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,386 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 60,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,489 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 OZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 NX08 OZL, 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 NX08 OZL registered?

NX08 OZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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