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CA08 ZNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

187,728 mi
Last recorded187,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 187,728 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside traction arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 178,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 170,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 170,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forwardmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 163,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 156,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 150,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 145,421 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 145,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,672 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,716 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,403 miles

o/s/f tyre has wear on inside & outside edges but no cords

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 ZNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

CA08 ZNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for CA08 ZNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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