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282D348

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration282D348
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 119,986 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 119,979 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 116,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Driver side rear view mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 83,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,519 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 66,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working no off side rear lights are working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,797 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,037 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,172 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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282D348 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 282D348, 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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282D348 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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