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CE08 DJV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,678 mi
Last recorded50,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 50,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear unable to see (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,495 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear unable to see as covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,125 miles

exhaust middle clamp corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 45,112 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle clamp corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,922 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,288 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 43,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,671 miles

Nearside indicator mirror, intermittent fault, ok at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint toward rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint toward rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 35,657 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,428 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 15 Feb 2011 18,372 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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CE08 DJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CE08 DJV, 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 CE08 DJV registered?

CE08 DJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 DJV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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