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D16 AFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,274 mi
Last recorded44,274 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 44,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 42,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 39,948 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 34,480 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,732 miles

all read wheels oer rims slightly scuffed

all tyres outer walls slightly damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,602 miles

Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides scuffed (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 28,602 miles

Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides scuffed (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre ouuter wall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,891 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels outer rims slightly damaged

all tyres walls slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,793 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 16,793 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,379 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)

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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D16 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D16 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 D16 AFA?

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What year was D16 AFA registered?

D16 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is D16 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 AFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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