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A9 VFW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 48,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 42,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 34,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,531 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 29,036 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,439 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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A9 VFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A9 VFW, 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 A9 VFW registered?

A9 VFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is A9 VFW safe to buy?

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