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M88 UNC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,832 mi
Last recorded136,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 UNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 136,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 129,569 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jun 2023 121,120 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,666 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted restricting view of components/pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,793 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,955 miles

Oil leak

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

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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M88 UNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M88 UNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M88 UNC registered?

M88 UNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is M88 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 UNC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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