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AV08 DFG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,240 mi
Last recorded86,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,240 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,122 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,536 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 72,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 64,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,530 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 61,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,335 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 58,333 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,277 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2020 56,274 miles

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

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,702 miles

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,676 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 46,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,782 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to sill covers. 2. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 4. Nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged, not to cords at time of test.

5. Offside rear tyre has cuts in, not to cords at time of test.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 43,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to sill covers. 2. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 4. Nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged, not to cords at time of test.

5. Offside rear tyre has cuts in, not to cords at time of test.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,217 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,613 miles

SRS warning lamp on

front tyres, slight damage/cuts on sidewalls

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 DFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

AV08 DFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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