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DA08 DMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,296 mi
Last recorded162,296 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 162,296 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 155,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 155,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,106 miles

Headlight patterns appear dim in beamsetter screen

Offside front steel brakepipe to flexy rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 139,106 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Headlight patterns appear dim in beamsetter screen

Offside front steel brakepipe to flexy rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,154 miles

Headlight beam colour appears dim

Fail 22 Jun 2012 113,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid level low

Headlight beam colour appears dim

Offside rear outer brake pad close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,478 miles

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

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 DMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

DA08 DMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is DA08 DMX safe to buy?

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