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OW08 NGG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 NGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 156,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2025 154,072 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 148,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 133,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush - worn/movement almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - VERY almost too excess and close to wear indicators centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush - worn/movement almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 119,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 103,393 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded unable to see full pipe as covers are fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded but unable to see full pipes as covers are fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 40,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,474 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,127 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,390 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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OW08 NGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OW08 NGG, 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 OW08 NGG registered?

OW08 NGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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