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MY54 AEL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY54 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 95,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,919 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,346 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 80,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 64,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 64,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,167 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 62,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,308 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,069 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,909 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 37,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,455 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,269 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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MY54 AEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MY54 AEL, 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 MY54 AEL registered?

MY54 AEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MY54 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY54 AEL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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