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OIG 9190

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 9190
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,812 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 98,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 93,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 93,333 miles

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

Offside 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, but not excessively NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 85,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 12 May 2022 83,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 82,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2021 82,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 81,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,413 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 6 Jul 2017 70,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall is cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall is also cracking (4.1.E.1)

plastic protection covers are fitted to the underside of this vehicle, obscuring view of metal, and components behind these.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under covers fitted and outer sills

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,761 miles

Engine covers fitted top and bottom.

Exhaust rusty in places.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,268 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,779 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, exhaust rusty in places, front brake pads appear well worn.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,267 miles

shields on underbody,outer sills,etc, restrict examination* unableto adequately examine osr seatbeltdue to babyseat*nsf headlamp pattern and aim poor- just acceptable* front brake discs lipped*

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,387 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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OIG 9190 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OIG 9190, 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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OIG 9190 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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