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MT08 AEA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 51,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,412 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 44,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 41,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,538 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 34,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,820 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,761 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,996 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 22,616 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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MT08 AEA 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 MT08 AEA, 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 MT08 AEA registered?

MT08 AEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MT08 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 AEA 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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