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SC08 NBZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,636 mi
Last recorded203,636 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 NBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 203,636 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 181,023 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 161,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,120 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 124,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,341 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,341 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 59,396 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,439 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,218 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2011 28,882 miles

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

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 NBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SC08 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

SC08 NBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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