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MT08 CFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 CFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 89,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,147 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS/NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS/NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,262 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 79,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 65,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,323 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 34,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 24,807 miles

off side front has slight cracking

off side rear tyrehas slight cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 22,044 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,006 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 CFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CFZ, 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 MT08 CFZ registered?

MT08 CFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is MT08 CFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 CFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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