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MD06 ONE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,441 mi
Last recorded102,441 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 ONE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,441 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 102,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 96,525 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 96,525 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 90,470 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,485 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 75,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 57,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,144 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 53,115 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,801 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,554 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 39,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 34,947 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,470 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

engine management light on

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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MD06 ONE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MD06 ONE, 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 MD06 ONE registered?

MD06 ONE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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