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C3 DAF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,680 mi
Last recorded85,680 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 85,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,173 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 81,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,006 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,756 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,624 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,372 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,205 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,518 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 27,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,005 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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C3 DAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C3 DAF, 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 C3 DAF registered?

C3 DAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is C3 DAF safe to buy?

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