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PF57 NXR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,011 mi
Last recorded151,011 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 NXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 151,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 139,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 122,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 110,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 110,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,961 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dampness on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,931 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dampness on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres have minor outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,926 miles

Both nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,755 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,757 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 25,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 25,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,697 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,069 miles

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewalls.

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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PF57 NXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PF57 NXR, 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 PF57 NXR registered?

PF57 NXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is PF57 NXR safe to buy?

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