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DA08 DLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,019 mi
Last recorded123,019 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the shild going to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the shiad going to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 119,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 113,266 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 106,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 95,553 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,729 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2017 89,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 77,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 76,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 74,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 63,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,275 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,995 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 DLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DA08 DLX, 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 DLX registered?

DA08 DLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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