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CV08 MME

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 89,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both & Side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both & Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both & Side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 89,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 89,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both & Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both & Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both & Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both & Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both & Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,480 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,898 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front of vhicle to n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s front brake hosre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front of vhicle to o/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear brake brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,061 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,192 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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CV08 MME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CV08 MME, 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 CV08 MME registered?

CV08 MME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is CV08 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 MME shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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