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MK08 CWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 98,517 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 93,346 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 89,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 85,318 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 85,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 81,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,562 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres different size to the rear

Pass 14 May 2019 77,772 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on 3mm close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2017 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,502 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)

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 51,682 miles

O/S rear tyre cracking inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,614 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a split around the circumference of the sidewall. Cords not visable at time of test.

Oil leak

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 45,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a split around the circumference of the sidewall. Cords not visable at time of test.

Oil leak

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,797 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 CWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

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

Is MK08 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 CWZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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