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CY08 AFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 77,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 76,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 74,747 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 73,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 72,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,191 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,057 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,520 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall cut ( ply not showing)

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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CY08 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CY08 AFA, 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

How do I check the history of CY08 AFA?

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What year was CY08 AFA registered?

CY08 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is CY08 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 AFA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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