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MF08 AYB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 AYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 152,023 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 151,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 146,385 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe testable some items

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 146,385 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe testable some items

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,333 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 134,179 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexy end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexy end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy end and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy end and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 125,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lower suspension link bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2020 125,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lower suspension link bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 116,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,631 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 78,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,146 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,146 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,644 miles

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

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 AYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MF08 AYB, 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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MF08 AYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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