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A1 OEA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,280 mi
Last recorded53,280 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 50,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 48,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 46,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,220 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 42,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake gets stuck every time we apply for the test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 40,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 32,667 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 32,667 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,917 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,883 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 19,234 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 21 May 2012 15,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 12,337 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 12,337 miles

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

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

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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A1 OEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A1 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 OEA registered?

A1 OEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is A1 OEA safe to buy?

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