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AA08 SEN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,067 mi
Last recorded177,067 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 177,067 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 177,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 161,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 144,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,573 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 83,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 71,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 71,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 2 May 2015 52,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion osf brake pipe

Pass 9 May 2014 42,959 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 42,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,998 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre showing signs of poor condition

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

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,131 miles

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

Nearside front tyre showing signs of poor condition

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,863 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 SEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AA08 SEN, 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 SEN registered?

AA08 SEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is AA08 SEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 SEN 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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