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D2 RDG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,221 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,208 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2026 85,126 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe offside & nearside suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 78,013 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 77,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 75,759 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads worn close to brake wear indicator lead

Pass 11 Mar 2023 72,542 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 72,493 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,121 miles

offside & nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,056 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside & nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 62,221 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,684 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,087 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,310 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,746 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,810 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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D2 RDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D2 RDG, 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 D2 RDG registered?

D2 RDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is D2 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 RDG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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