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MA08 VGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,780 mi
Last recorded113,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,780 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 113,780 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 107,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2023 101,893 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency

Fail 12 May 2023 101,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency

Pass 19 May 2022 96,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 89,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 65,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,353 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 55,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,675 miles

dampness on bottom of front undertray

Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,674 miles

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

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

dampness on bottom of front undertray

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,334 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 VGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for MA08 VGZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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