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CV08 VNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 130,852 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 130,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,686 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 128,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,582 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost joint - marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 124,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to front hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to front hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,027 miles

Front and rear brake discs look worn and corroded.

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Some fluctuation on rear braking efforts.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,791 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front brake disc is corroding.

One of the parking lights is not working.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,925 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front brake disc is corroded.

One of the o/s front side lights is not working.

Rear brake disc splash shields are corroded & touching discs.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 113,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe going to n/s rear hose. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BURST DURING BRAKE TEST. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front brake disc is corroded.

One of the o/s front side lights is not working.

Rear brake disc splash shields are corroded & touching discs.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,879 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play n/s front top mount

Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,700 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 108,700 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,055 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Engine covers & under-trays preventing a full examination of some components.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 105,047 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release No receiver available at time of test (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Engine covers & under-trays preventing a full examination of some components.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,196 miles

offside front and both rear, inner wheel rims damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,518 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Brake pads look low.

Part of n/s front sidelight is not working.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

One of the n /s front sidelights is not working.

There is a cut in the inner wall of the o/s front tyre.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,652 miles

One of the n /s front sidelights is not working.

There is a cut in the inner wall of the o/s front tyre.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNZ, 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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CV08 VNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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