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TAZ 3616

2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,355 mi
Last recorded70,355 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown72,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 3616
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front undertray coming loose.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 67,975 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front undertray coming loose.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,101 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Washer bottle/pipes leaking.

Fail 18 Jan 2024 63,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Washer bottle/pipes leaking.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 53,140 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,751 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 45,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,059 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 33,435 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 33,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS light on

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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TAZ 3616 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 72,819 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAZ 3616 registered?

TAZ 3616 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is TAZ 3616 safe to buy?

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