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AV08 DCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,949 mi
Last recorded123,949 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,532 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 117,523 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle insecure (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 107,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 102,508 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 102,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,266 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,308 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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AV08 DCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV08 DCZ, 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 AV08 DCZ registered?

AV08 DCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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