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M7 AAP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

183,472 mi
Last recorded183,472 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 AAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 183,472 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Emission's poor, near upper limit's

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective may need cleaning, smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged look's to have been run flat, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake poor

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall, tyre poor, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective may need cleaning, smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 183,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal rubber worn

Emission's poor, near upper limit's

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective may need cleaning, smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged look's to have been run flat, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake poor

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall, tyre poor, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective may need cleaning, smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 179,558 miles

under body covered

Pass 10 Jul 2023 178,033 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Fail 22 Jun 2023 178,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sills and under body covered

Fail 13 Jun 2023 177,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 172,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 172,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OS side repeater only one LED working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 168,095 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 168,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 165,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 155,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 147,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,396 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 140,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,691 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 132,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sevice brake pedal wearing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 10,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sevice brake pedal wearing

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,103 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 65,103 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,163 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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M7 AAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 M7 AAP, 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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M7 AAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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