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AA08 CZR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 125,708 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 125,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,919 miles

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

Front numberplate damaged

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 119,919 miles

Front Outer Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front numberplate damaged

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 114,986 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 114,986 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,777 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,505 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,313 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Head Lamp Bulb Insecure and incorrectly fitted causing wrong Image and Dull Glow

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Park Brake noisey when rotating wheel on N/S/R and O/S/R

Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,313 miles

Central Locking Fault on N/S/F and O/S/R door and will not unlock.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear noisey Park Brake when rotating wheel on nearside and offside

Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,313 miles

Central Locking Fault on N/S/F and O/S/R door and will not unlock.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb fitted incorrectly and insecure causing dull glow and incorrect pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear noisey Park Brake when rotating wheel on nearside and offside

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,521 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,886 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,709 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,722 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 65,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,675 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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AA08 CZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA08 CZR, 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 AA08 CZR registered?

AA08 CZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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