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M5 VFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,787 mi
Last recorded99,787 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,787 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,141 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,711 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 85,435 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 85,016 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no BS stamp on either numberplate (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,227 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts rusty (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 80,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre perishing/cracking

OSF tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts Rusty (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,715 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,545 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,198 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 41,246 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 41,244 miles

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

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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M5 VFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M5 VFA, 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 M5 VFA registered?

M5 VFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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