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RE08 NCA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 89,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,491 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underwing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front under wing brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,671 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,515 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,384 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,958 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 21,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,802 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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RE08 NCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

RE08 NCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 NCA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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