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NX08 PGU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,330 mi
Last recorded172,330 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 172,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 165,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 159,203 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 154,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 150,065 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 150,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 123,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,975 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 106,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,979 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,636 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,636 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,580 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,280 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 PGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

NX08 PGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is NX08 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 PGU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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