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C2 UCS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,009 mi
Last recorded77,009 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 71,978 miles

Nearside Rear heatshield loose

Fail 30 May 2024 71,969 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear heatshield loose

Pass 30 May 2023 67,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 62,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 58,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 58,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,230 miles

Both side repeaters full of condensation

Offside headlamp a little dim

Small chips/crack in zone B of windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,224 miles

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

Both side repeaters full of condensation

Offside headlamp a little dim

Small chips/crack in zone B of windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,057 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,890 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre to cords but less than 10mm long

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 24,915 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,323 miles

Cut in N/S rear tyre side wall but not through to cords

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

Offside Front 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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C2 UCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C2 UCS, 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 C2 UCS registered?

C2 UCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is C2 UCS safe to buy?

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