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CA03 OLY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,767 mi
Last recorded197,767 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 197,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 160,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside poor compared to nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Tailgate slightly loose catch assembly faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside reverse lamp not working

Fail 1 Oct 2020 160,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside poor compared to nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate slightly loose catch assembly faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,972 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,368 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis Leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,774 miles

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

nearside front chassis slightly damaged

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,774 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

nearside front chassis slightly damaged

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,428 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,581 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 59,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,211 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CA03 OLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA03 OLY, 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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CA03 OLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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