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RO08 NFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 NFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2026 88,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 76,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,268 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,063 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 56,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very large cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside headlamp beam dim/check bulb is fitted correctly

nearside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,164 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 31,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 19,977 miles

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,977 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,960 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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RO08 NFA 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 RO08 NFA, 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 RO08 NFA registered?

RO08 NFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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