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NY08 DWV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,648 mi
Last recorded132,648 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 132,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 123,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 113,375 miles

Front flexible brake hoses perished

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

Offside Rear parking brake binding, noise heard on RBT advise attention

drive belt in poor condition

front tyres worn on edge

windscreen minor damage

Fail 3 Feb 2024 113,199 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

windscreen minor damage

Front flexible brake hoses perished

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake binding, noise heard on RBT advise attention

drive belt in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,897 miles

drive belt cracked/perished

minor windscreen damage

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,909 miles

brake pipes to front brake hoses corroded

chip in windscreen zone a

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low to 2.5mm

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2022 92,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (i))

brake pipes to front brake hoses corroded

chip in windscreen zone a

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low to 2.5mm

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,963 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2021 91,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,097 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,956 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,591 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,533 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,789 miles

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

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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NY08 DWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc 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 NY08 DWV, 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 NY08 DWV registered?

NY08 DWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is NY08 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 DWV 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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