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AU08 UNX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 65,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 64,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 64,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,408 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 57,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washers partially blocked

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,225 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,480 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

AU08 UNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is AU08 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 UNX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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