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CV08 CMO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,298 mi
Last recorded168,298 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 168,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 161,129 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside mirror indicator cracked

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 135,237 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 135,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 122,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PLASTIC UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

unable to smoke test - engine wont rev

Fail 7 Mar 2014 122,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLASTIC UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

unable to smoke test - engine wont rev

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front discs at next pad change

advise rear discs scored

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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CV08 CMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV08 CMO, 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

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What year was CV08 CMO registered?

CV08 CMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CV08 CMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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