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MC08 ZCL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,311 mi
Last recorded192,311 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 192,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 175,453 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 175,453 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2021 160,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 155,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 151,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 147,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 146,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 137,671 miles

full length under tray/covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,824 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,713 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 113,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 102,311 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,311 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,469 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,732 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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MC08 ZCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MC08 ZCL, 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 MC08 ZCL registered?

MC08 ZCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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