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MK08 CWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,056 mi
Last recorded156,056 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,173 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 152,602 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable just starting to crack. (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 152,602 miles

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable just starting to crack. (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 141,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 245/45/17/94w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17/91w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 128,450 miles

both reg. plates secured over other numberplates by cable tie correct plates at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,370 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,244 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,156 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)

aux belt cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 61,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,026 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 CWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CWX, 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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MK08 CWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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