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CU08 CZD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,660 mi
Last recorded230,660 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 230,660 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 226,790 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 214,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 205,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 192,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 179,771 miles

parking brakes didn't achieve lock up but still meet statutory requirement

Pass 18 Oct 2018 274,095 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 273,563 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 248,976 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 248,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 234,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 219,922 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 219,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2014 181,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 181,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CU08 CZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU08 CZD, 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 CU08 CZD registered?

CU08 CZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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