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A6 VAP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,733 mi
Last recorded101,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,733 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2026 101,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2025 94,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 94,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,051 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,771 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 34,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,953 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 24,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,700 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 22,700 miles

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

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

Cuts to nearside front outer tyre wall

Front brake discs lipped

Front tyres perished

Slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 20,184 miles

Cut n/s front out tyre wall.

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Smoke meter not triggered for emissions test.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,262 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outter wall

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 7 Jan 2013 16,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outter wall

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,190 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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A6 VAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 VAP, 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 A6 VAP registered?

A6 VAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is A6 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VAP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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