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RE08 NBB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,148 mi
Last recorded167,148 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 167,148 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 157,315 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 150,450 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear wheels when spun can hear something rubbing

Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,521 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,909 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 96,908 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE AT CONECTION AREA OVER BRAKE HOSE TO BODY CORRODED!! (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,811 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,583 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under body trays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,569 miles

Both front brake discs slightly ridged

Both front tyres getting low on edges

Screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,723 miles

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

nearside mirror indicator slight water ingress not afecting light output

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

wear on front tyre edges

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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RE08 NBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE08 NBB, 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 RE08 NBB registered?

RE08 NBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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