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DA08 BFE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,166 mi
Last recorded119,166 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear snow tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 110,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,912 miles

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

nearside front and rear door damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,912 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front and rear door damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,319 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,553 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,234 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA08 BFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA08 BFE, 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 DA08 BFE registered?

DA08 BFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is DA08 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 BFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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