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C14 CAO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,968 mi
Last recorded59,968 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 57,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 52,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 41,269 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 34,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,217 miles

rear brake discs becoming worn and slightly scored

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,671 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

both rear brake discs becoming slightly scored

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 24,310 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,478 miles

Damage to N/S front outer sidewall but not through to cords

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

o/s sunvisor missing

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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C14 CAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 C14 CAO, 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 C14 CAO registered?

C14 CAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is C14 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 CAO 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.

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