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AN08 VWH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

215,566 mi
Last recorded215,566 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 215,566 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 215,562 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 208,181 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 208,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 121,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,650 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight, nearside front adjacent to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 104,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight, nearside front adjacent to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,204 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,549 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn & brake pads 70% worn

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 VWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

AN08 VWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AN08 VWH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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