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CA08 DVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,358 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses above diff area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning N/S & O/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S & O/S (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,652 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 107,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 106,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & both rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,496 miles

nearside front underside wheelarch cover damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 103,358 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 99,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 96,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,652 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 91,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,417 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,417 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 85,274 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 85,274 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 81,700 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,878 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 66,878 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 48,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,700 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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CA08 DVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA08 DVY, 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 CA08 DVY registered?

CA08 DVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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