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AV08 DKD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 121,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side rear lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,848 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 104,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,104 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 101,979 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,023 miles

Front Both Side Tyre side wall Cracked Slightly

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2015 79,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,512 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 DKD 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 89.5%.

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 DKD, 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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AV08 DKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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