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CA08 OXE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,929 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive light misting of fluid around front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front slight smear and judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,171 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 67,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,353 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,439 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake judder front brakes

Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,298 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake judder front brakes

Fail 13 Jun 2013 42,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm

advise outter edge of n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,795 miles

advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm

advise outter edge of n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,617 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 29,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 OXE, 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 CA08 OXE registered?

CA08 OXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is CA08 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 OXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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