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1416 OZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

269,975 mi
Last recorded269,975 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1416 OZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 269,975 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 269,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 254,789 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 254,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 244,247 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 244,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 230,598 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Minor stone chip on windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2021 218,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Minor stone chip on windscreen

Nearside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear door slightly sticking whilst opening & closing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 218,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Minor stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear door slightly sticking whilst opening & closing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 206,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 206,865 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 195,309 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 195,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 177,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 159,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 159,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 140,271 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 140,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,709 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,597 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,811 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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1416 OZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1416 OZ, 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 1416 OZ registered?

1416 OZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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