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AYA 2X

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,313 mi
Last recorded197,313 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 2X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 197,313 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 183,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Nearside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 8 Jan 2019 178,532 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 178,532 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 163,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 143,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres bald on inner edges and cracking on inner sidewalls

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 May 2016 143,642 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres bald on inner edges and cracking on inner sidewalls

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2015 124,383 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres outer wall scuffed

Fail 14 May 2015 124,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres outer wall scuffed

Fail 17 Apr 2014 106,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2012 78,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AYA 2X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AYA 2X, 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 AYA 2X registered?

AYA 2X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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