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DA08 DLO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 225,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 225,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 212,349 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 212,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 198,422 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 198,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 183,796 miles

Central Front engine/ body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2018 167,341 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 155,791 miles

Central Front body covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,361 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 141,361 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,595 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 118,595 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 105,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,297 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 94,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 65,025 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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DA08 DLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLO, 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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DA08 DLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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