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MK08 CZH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,928 mi
Last recorded96,928 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,115 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 71,921 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,365 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,841 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2011 17,566 miles

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

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 CZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK08 CZH registered?

MK08 CZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is MK08 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 CZH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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