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MW08 UBE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,725 mi
Last recorded151,725 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 151,725 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 139,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2020 121,560 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 99,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,043 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,623 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test...

o/s/r tyre nailed

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test...

o/s/r tyre nailed

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs vent holes blocked and worn

front tyres uneven wear low treads on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

nearside rear tyre low centre tread

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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MW08 UBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW08 UBE, 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 MW08 UBE registered?

MW08 UBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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