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MA08 VGT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,819 mi
Last recorded127,819 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2022 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 125,017 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s brake pipe under covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 123,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 121,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,904 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

emissions only just met plate limit value

front discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,904 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

emissions only just met plate limit value

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 118,161 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 118,161 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,721 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cuts in side wall not showing cords

offside front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,919 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2012 50,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not down to cords

n/s/f tyre wearing / worn on edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 50,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not down to cords

n/s/f tyre wearing / worn on edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,414 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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MA08 VGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA08 VGT, 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 MA08 VGT registered?

MA08 VGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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