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M305 MBE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,204 mi
Last recorded86,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 86,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,205 miles

Chip to screen in 'zone a' requires repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,159 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,687 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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M305 MBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M305 MBE, 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 M305 MBE registered?

M305 MBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is M305 MBE safe to buy?

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