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DA08 PVN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,378 mi
Last recorded80,378 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

did not lock on rear both hand break

Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 62,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 53,998 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,427 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 46,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,037 miles

rear brake disc worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 39,037 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc lipped and worn

rear brake disc worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,794 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,267 miles

3rd brake light slightly dim.

Pass 4 May 2011 29,032 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 PVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

DA08 PVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DA08 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 PVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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