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1 DVE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 78,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 67,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 66,028 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 66,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,364 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))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 62,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,389 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))

n/s/f side light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has "not for road use" label presant

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smear on screen

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,428 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,225 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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1 DVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc 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 1 DVE, 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 1 DVE registered?

1 DVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 1 DVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 DVE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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