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194D700

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,574 mi
Last recorded139,574 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration194D700
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 139,574 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2025 139,574 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 132,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,009 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 113,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 112,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 101,990 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,861 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 91,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 78,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,533 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 60,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut less then 25mm no cords exposed at time of test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 55,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 45,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,931 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,016 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 23,077 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,077 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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194D700 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 194D700, 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 194D700 registered?

194D700 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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