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RE08 NCF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,276 mi
Last recorded97,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 97,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 90,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,451 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 84,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 77,803 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 71,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 5 Jun 2019 65,507 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch cover. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 57,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,489 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2017 51,487 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

esp light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,953 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 38,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,760 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,164 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 NCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

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

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The MOT history for RE08 NCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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