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AV08 DEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 146,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 131,720 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,382 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,572 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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AV08 DEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 AV08 DEU, 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 AV08 DEU registered?

AV08 DEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AV08 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 DEU 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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