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972 ATO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 ATO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,638 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,034 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,058 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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972 ATO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 972 ATO, 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 972 ATO registered?

972 ATO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is 972 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 ATO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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