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AU08 UNH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,060 mi
Last recorded76,060 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,060 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 76,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,029 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 71,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,397 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 63,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer position light

Pass 26 May 2018 57,295 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 57,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 51,859 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 51,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 45,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,667 miles

both rear tyres cracing on inner sidewall

engine mil light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,196 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 UNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNH, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 UNH?

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What year was AU08 UNH registered?

AU08 UNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AU08 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 UNH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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