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D1 TKO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,273 mi
Last recorded135,273 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 TKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 135,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 133,650 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 133,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 132,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 126,242 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 125,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,865 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 115,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,868 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 108,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 101,275 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,924 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s front wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,033 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,562 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 75,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 68,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,176 miles

nsr tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT! [205/55*16V] osr worn to 2mm! nsf nearly bald on edges.osf bald on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,499 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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D1 TKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 D1 TKO, 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

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What year was D1 TKO registered?

D1 TKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is D1 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 TKO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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