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CA08 OXB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,693 mi
Last recorded90,693 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,693 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 87,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 82,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,036 miles

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

rear outer brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,414 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,618 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,576 miles

Offside Front 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/f tyre has no visable tread on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn very badly on inner and outter edges

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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CA08 OXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CA08 OXB, 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

How do I check the history of CA08 OXB?

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What year was CA08 OXB registered?

CA08 OXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is CA08 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 OXB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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