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AN05 FLY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,734 mi
Last recorded114,734 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN05 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 114,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,542 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 77,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 64,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,084 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,089 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 21,281 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 21,281 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 18,539 miles

Advise:slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

Advise:slight play n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings

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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AN05 FLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AN05 FLY, 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 AN05 FLY registered?

AN05 FLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AN05 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN05 FLY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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