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OE08 ZWK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,152 mi
Last recorded168,152 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ZWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 168,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 167,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 165,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 163,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 163,132 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 144,354 miles

rear no. plate letters damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,621 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth just above 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

shard of metal in o/s/r tyre that is punctured

Fail 18 Nov 2015 135,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth just above 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

shard of metal in o/s/r tyre that is punctured

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 95,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washers provide only sufficient amount of liquid

Fail 11 Aug 2011 70,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washers provide only sufficient amount of liquid

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 ZWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OE08 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

OE08 ZWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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