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OE08 ODH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ODH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 94,646 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,646 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (Very Close to Limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,574 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,839 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 53,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 49,010 miles

Brake pad pedal worn

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,533 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,391 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 27,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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OE08 ODH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE08 ODH, 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 OE08 ODH registered?

OE08 ODH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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