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MT08 OTA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,327 mi
Last recorded169,327 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 169,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 169,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 145,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,827 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 136,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 129,666 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 Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,154 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 122,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,240 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer tread

both rear tyres worn very low

Pass 27 Aug 2016 99,303 miles

rear tyres worn to limits at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2016 99,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres worn to limits at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2015 93,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,417 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,514 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 OTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT08 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

MT08 OTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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