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P12 ANP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,193 mi
Last recorded169,193 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 ANP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 169,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 166,226 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body Panel Damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Undercover Fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2024 156,874 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 138,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 130,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen has a small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2021 124,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 117,737 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 117,737 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,322 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,213 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 7 Apr 2015 69,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,195 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,464 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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P12 ANP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P12 ANP, 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 P12 ANP registered?

P12 ANP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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