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AC08 OWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

299,759 mi
Last recorded299,759 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 299,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 169,721 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 169,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 152,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 135,434 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 135,434 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 89,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,748 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 89,475 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bands

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,152 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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AC08 OWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC08 OWZ, 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 AC08 OWZ registered?

AC08 OWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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