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CB08 EMS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,159 mi
Last recorded62,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB08 EMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 62,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 53,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 49,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 43,497 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 40,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 25,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 17,071 miles

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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CB08 EMS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 CB08 EMS, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CB08 EMS?

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What year was CB08 EMS registered?

CB08 EMS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CB08 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB08 EMS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CB08 EMS have outstanding finance?

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