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DA08 PVU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,286 mi
Last recorded169,286 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 169,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 167,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going bald inner edge also outside wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front foglamp loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going bald inner edge also cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear most front suspension arm bushes cracking/perished

centre exhaust pipe clamp broken

Pass 11 Jan 2024 165,018 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 165,007 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 154,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 142,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,901 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 123,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,058 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wing /wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 94,704 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear inner sidewall and on 2mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear and on limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wing /wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Nearside rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,047 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,047 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

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

Is DA08 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 PVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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