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CA08 DWM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,961 mi
Last recorded105,961 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2024 100,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,913 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,754 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 84,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,491 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,152 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 80,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,350 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre has a cut to both inner and outer sidewalls no cords or plys visible

plastic under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205,55,16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,213 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 60,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 30,103 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 DWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA08 DWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA08 DWM?

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What year was CA08 DWM registered?

CA08 DWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is CA08 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 DWM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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