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DA08 YDE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

162,376 mi
Last recorded162,376 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 162,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 159,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,473 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,572 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 98,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 86,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,430 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,594 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,865 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 YDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 YDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 YDE registered?

DA08 YDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DA08 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 YDE shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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