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AE08 SHD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,008 mi
Last recorded132,008 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 132,008 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 132,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 124,465 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 124,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 118,253 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,476 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 11,475 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,859 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,473 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AE08 SHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE08 SHD, 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 AE08 SHD registered?

AE08 SHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is AE08 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SHD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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