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M29 MRT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 81,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension spring not seated correctly at top

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Unsafe to carry out due to insecure rear components at corroded subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe where lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 64,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 60,897 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 60,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,859 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 53,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 49,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,580 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,043 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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M29 MRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M29 MRT, 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 M29 MRT registered?

M29 MRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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