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DD08 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,511 mi
Last recorded61,511 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD08 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 61,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,681 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 58,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,876 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside front oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,626 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 57,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking CALIPER (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,564 miles

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 20 Apr 2017 54,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 1 May 2015 51,295 miles

side windows excessivley tinted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 49,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,760 miles

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 6 Apr 2011 40,517 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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DD08 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DD08 AMG, 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 DD08 AMG registered?

DD08 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DD08 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD08 AMG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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