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AN08 OXL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,252 mi
Last recorded166,252 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 OXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 166,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 166,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 154,567 miles

Rear Suspension arm bushes perishing

Front Suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2018 149,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 149,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick arch (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick arch (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged both ns wheels repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 126,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,395 miles

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

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 OXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 AN08 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

AN08 OXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AN08 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 OXL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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