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AN08 OVP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,775 mi
Last recorded143,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,790 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on minimum

power steering noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 129,085 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,475 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,243 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,219 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 245/40/r17-91v (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 80,694 miles

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on outter shoulder

o/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner and outter shoulders

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 May 2015 80,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on outter shoulder

o/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner and outter shoulders

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2014 68,532 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 68,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,157 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2011 39,405 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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AN08 OVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AN08 OVP, 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 AN08 OVP registered?

AN08 OVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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