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599 DJB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration599 DJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 62,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,049 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread but not down to cords

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread but not down to cords

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread but not down to cords

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread but not down to cords

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,528 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 55,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,382 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,652 miles

Offside Rear 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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599 DJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 599 DJB, 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 599 DJB registered?

599 DJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is 599 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 599 DJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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