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MF08 XWR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,558 mi
Last recorded176,558 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 176,558 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas

Pass 22 Jul 2025 167,816 miles

plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas,

Pass 8 Jul 2024 160,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 151,828 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 151,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 143,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 136,802 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at rear floor pan above under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to flexi hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 130,172 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at rear floor pan above under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to flexi hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake cable support brackets detached from rear cross member

Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,191 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 121,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,322 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,409 miles

Front discs inner surface corroded and lipped and cross drilled holes blocked

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front discs inner surface corroded and lipped and cross drilled holes blocked

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear discs deteriorating

cut in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres reaching marker bars in the middle of tread

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,577 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear discs deteriorating

cut in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres reaching marker bars in the middle of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,339 miles

could not fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under trays being fitted

front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r hand brake sticks on when operated

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,576 miles

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

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

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 XWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol 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 MF08 XWR, 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 MF08 XWR registered?

MF08 XWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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