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MB08 PAT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,024 mi
Last recorded147,024 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB08 PAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 147,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,734 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,669 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

engine undercover fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2015 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine undercover fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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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MB08 PAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MB08 PAT, 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 MB08 PAT registered?

MB08 PAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is MB08 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB08 PAT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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