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135X985

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,238 mi
Last recorded57,238 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration135X985
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,238 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,063 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 20 Mar 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,113 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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135X985 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 135X985, 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 135X985 registered?

135X985 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is 135X985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 135X985 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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