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NX08 PCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,034 mi
Last recorded138,034 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 PCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 138,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 136,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,938 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 133,938 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 124,962 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 112,008 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake pipe where it runs from front to back along nearside of body corroded slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,056 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R preventing full inspection of seat belt

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,206 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,150 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing .

Offside front tyre wearing.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,202 miles

both rear tyres down to legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres down to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,888 miles

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

slight cut n/s/f tyre

slight noise hub

slight wear edge front tyres advise tracking check

unable to fully check pads discs & rear springs

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 PCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NX08 PCZ, 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 PCZ registered?

NX08 PCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NX08 PCZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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