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A19 VSR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,716 mi
Last recorded114,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 VSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 114,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 114,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,377 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded in the suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,374 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable hanger detached from car

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded in the suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency met at 22%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. readings: 220 / 140

Rear park brake noisy when being roller brake tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented is LPG conversion: Emission test fuel = LPG)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,234 miles

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented is LPG conversion: dual fuel. Emission test fuel = LPG

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,487 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,976 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

both front tyres (M+S) blistering

os front wiper slightly smeering

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 24,971 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,557 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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A19 VSR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A19 VSR, 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 A19 VSR registered?

A19 VSR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is A19 VSR safe to buy?

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