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534 BRM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration534 BRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 89,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,860 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,497 miles

Both front torsion arm bushes splitting

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))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,358 miles

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

front castor bushes splitting

Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,595 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,763 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,763 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,935 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,831 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,446 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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534 BRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 534 BRM, 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 534 BRM registered?

534 BRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is 534 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 534 BRM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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