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SC08 NBE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,625 mi
Last recorded58,625 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 NBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 58,625 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box heat shield insecure and minor exhaust leak at back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing local corrosion and around rear subframe suspension fitments (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2026 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box heat shield insecure and minor exhaust leak at back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing local corrosion and around rear subframe suspension fitments (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 56,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 53,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,633 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 46,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 32,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 25,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer wall (no cords exposed)

offside front tyre has cuts on outer wall (no cords exposed)

Pass 12 May 2014 21,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 18,265 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 18,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,350 miles

ENGINE OIL REQUIRES TOP UP

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,579 miles

slight sidewall damage inner side

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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SC08 NBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SC08 NBE, 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 SC08 NBE registered?

SC08 NBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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The MOT history for SC08 NBE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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