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MK08 CZY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,829 mi
Last recorded65,829 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 65,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 59,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner rear lamp cover is cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2025 59,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner rear lamp cover is cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2023 51,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe just before brake hose greased maybe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,700 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,788 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,323 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,454 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,454 miles

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

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)

all 4 tyres perished/cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,318 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,331 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 CZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CZY, 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

How do I check the history of MK08 CZY?

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What year was MK08 CZY registered?

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

Is MK08 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 CZY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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