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V16 VHS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests31 (29 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.5%

Mileage

146,708 mi
Last recorded146,708 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 VHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

29 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 146,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,768 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2025 141,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 131,464 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 3 May 2024 131,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake foot pedal. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 109,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre rear exhaust clamp broken

offside rear light has a bad connection to the brown wire

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,485 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 102,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,413 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,077 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 87,216 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,527 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 79,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,400 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,754 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,593 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,844 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,834 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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V16 VHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.5%.

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 V16 VHS, 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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V16 VHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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