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MF08 AYA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,156 mi
Last recorded57,156 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 AYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 57,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 55,652 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 54,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,277 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 472,276 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side + worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,382 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,789 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 16,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,401 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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MF08 AYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MF08 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF08 AYA registered?

MF08 AYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MF08 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 AYA 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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