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D25 DCC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,533 mi
Last recorded75,533 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 DCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 75,533 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 75,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 75,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,302 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 74,298 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,837 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,835 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 28 Jan 2021 58,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,987 miles

Rear tyres just starting to perishing tread

Fail 13 May 2019 47,889 miles

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

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

Rear tyres just starting to perishing tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,713 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 38,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,883 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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D25 DCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D25 DCC, 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 D25 DCC registered?

D25 DCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is D25 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 DCC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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