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CV08 OTS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,079 mi
Last recorded105,079 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 105,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,702 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,982 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 OTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

CV08 OTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is CV08 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 OTS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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