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OW08 ZNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,484 mi
Last recorded168,484 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 168,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 158,197 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 158,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 144,121 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 133,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,616 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 121,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,823 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,886 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,460 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,553 miles

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

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

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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OW08 ZNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OW08 ZNZ, 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 OW08 ZNZ registered?

OW08 ZNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is OW08 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 ZNZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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