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AE08 TXY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,165 mi
Last recorded158,165 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 158,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 157,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 144,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 144,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 134,915 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,032 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 115,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,295 miles

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 6 Sep 2014 87,295 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,650 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 76,650 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,361 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre 0mm outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,485 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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AE08 TXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE08 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

AE08 TXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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