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MK08 CCE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,254 mi
Last recorded123,254 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 123,254 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides metal pipes to front flexible pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o/s/r and n/s/f cv boot have light misting of oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 120,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,703 miles

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

under covers fitted front to rear

Fail 7 Oct 2023 118,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 186,438 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked but no cords exsposed

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked but no cords exsposed

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,634 miles

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,568 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2017 114,983 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 113,428 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,164 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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MK08 CCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MK08 CCE, 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 MK08 CCE registered?

MK08 CCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 CCE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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