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AU08 UNB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,148 mi
Last recorded92,148 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,713 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,614 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,614 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,026 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2019 63,454 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,610 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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AU08 UNB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc 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 AU08 UNB, 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 AU08 UNB registered?

AU08 UNB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 UNB 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.

Does AU08 UNB have outstanding finance?

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