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MK08 CMF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,053 mi
Last recorded155,053 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 155,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,734 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 141,734 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,646 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 130,646 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,121 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track arm inner bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,954 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 116,953 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 111,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 100,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 100,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,018 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Going into flex (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,010 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,970 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,087 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK08 CMF, 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 CMF registered?

MK08 CMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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