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CE08 DKF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,687 miles

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

covers and shields fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 89,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,466 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 80,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 72,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer side wall damaged

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,443 miles

Front suspension bushes,rubbers are cracking,perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,454 miles

both rear tyres getting low

diff oil leak

front brake disc worn

front brake pads low close to limit

slight age cracking to suspension rubbers

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,496 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

oil leak from rear diff

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2014 37,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 10,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,036 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 DKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE08 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

CE08 DKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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