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2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,353 mi
Last recorded36,353 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 36,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, worn close to wear sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 36,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,183 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 36,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 36,050 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,709 miles

parking brake (hand brake) only just met requirements

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,443 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,236 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 23 Jun 2011 26,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cut but not showing cords

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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39 W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 39 W, 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 39 W registered?

39 W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is 39 W safe to buy?

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