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4539 AH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,910 mi
Last recorded117,910 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4539 AH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,910 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 117,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40x17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 110,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Dipped beam, light intensity reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,688 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,339 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,115 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,072 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 77,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 53,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr supply pipe in nsr wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,438 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,655 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 27,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,965 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,701 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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4539 AH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 4539 AH, 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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4539 AH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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