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AO08 UAX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,296 mi
Last recorded162,296 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 162,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 142,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 135,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,137 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 124,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 112,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,015 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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AO08 UAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO08 UAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 UAX registered?

AO08 UAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 UAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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