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AN08 VVF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,242 mi
Last recorded144,242 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 144,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 136,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 128,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 115,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 103,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,708 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,028 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,682 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,240 miles

Both front headlamp images have no beam kickup

NSF lower anti roll bar link rod has lost its grease

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 VVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel 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 AN08 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

AN08 VVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is AN08 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 VVF 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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