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168 ABE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,627 mi
Last recorded54,627 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration168 ABE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,627 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 54,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 51,335 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 48,414 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 48,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,728 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 45,726 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,664 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,909 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,144 miles

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)

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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168 ABE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 168 ABE, 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 168 ABE registered?

168 ABE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is 168 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 168 ABE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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