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MW08 UBH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 UBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 111,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 93,923 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 77,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,884 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 62,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,027 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 55,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe what goes in to flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe that goes in to flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,932 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,932 miles

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,006 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jul 2012 20,006 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,146 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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MW08 UBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW08 UBH, 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 MW08 UBH registered?

MW08 UBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is MW08 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 UBH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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