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M70 AAL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,014 mi
Last recorded93,014 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 AAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,014 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arms (Nearside + Offside (+Covers fitted)) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,697 miles

Nearside Rear headlight level sensor broken

Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,093 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on center screen ()

brake wear indicator on

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,134 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 29,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,596 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 27,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 25,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight judder on offside front wiper blade

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,437 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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M70 AAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 M70 AAL, 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 M70 AAL registered?

M70 AAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is M70 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 AAL 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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