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MA08 VGV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,953 mi
Last recorded148,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 148,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 145,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 142,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,607 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,788 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 118,217 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from rear differential

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

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2016 118,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from rear differential

Oil level low

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

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MA08 VGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA08 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

MA08 VGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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