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MBV 74N

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,023 mi
Last recorded182,023 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 74N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 182,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 176,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 161,747 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 147,561 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 147,561 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2021 141,129 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,057 miles

cover over back seats moved so seat belts could be inspected

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,057 miles

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

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

cover over back seats moved so seat belts could be inspected

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,039 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 31 Aug 2015 94,913 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 63,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 25,643 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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MBV 74N is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MBV 74N, 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 MBV 74N registered?

MBV 74N is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is MBV 74N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBV 74N shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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