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MK08 CXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,357 mi
Last recorded73,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,498 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine managment warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothsides rear tyres deep cuts on outer walls

nearside front tyre deep cuts on outer side wall

Pass 29 May 2014 60,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam image of offside headlamp poor due to condensation in lamp

Pass 31 May 2013 49,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 49,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tear in outer sidewall of offside front tyre but not through to cords

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,060 miles

your tax expiryed on 31/08/2011 and mot its advised not to let your mot or tax to expiryer as your insurance can be void and you can be find

Fail 21 Jul 2011 37,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 CXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

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

Is MK08 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 CXA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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