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AV08 DHE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

251,548 mi
Last recorded251,548 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 251,548 miles

UNDERTRAY INSECURE

handbrake cables insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2025 251,547 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam X2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAY INSECURE

handbrake cables insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2024 231,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 211,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 211,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 186,515 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 165,491 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 165,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding possibly parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to rear flexis above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 149,607 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,900 miles

rear screen seems excessively tinted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,517 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,192 miles

Offside Front 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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AV08 DHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV08 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

AV08 DHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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