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NY08 JZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,165 mi
Last recorded101,165 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,717 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,063 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 78,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,024 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S N/S front tyres wearing low on a outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,084 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 JZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NY08 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

NY08 JZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is NY08 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 JZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NY08 JZL have outstanding finance?

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