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D4 MLW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,180 mi
Last recorded89,180 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 MLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 87,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,947 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 10 Oct 2022 80,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 72,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,819 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,919 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

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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D4 MLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D4 MLW, 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 D4 MLW registered?

D4 MLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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The MOT history for D4 MLW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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