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A14 UKE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,631 mi
Last recorded112,631 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 112,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + dustcover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play +dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parkbrake both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + dustcover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,072 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,147 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,083 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2018 85,083 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,606 miles

Front bumper and panel area on o/s loose barley secure. o/s/f inner wheel arch liner barely secure

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper and panel area on o/s loose barley secure. o/s/f inner wheel arch liner barely secure

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,441 miles

Offside Front engine trays damaged

Offside Front under shield damaged

engine management light on

Fail 12 Aug 2016 67,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front engine trays damaged

Offside Front under shield damaged

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2015 64,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,574 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,569 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 49,899 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,661 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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A14 UKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A14 UKE, 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 A14 UKE registered?

A14 UKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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