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DD08 LOV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD08 LOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,211 miles

under trays damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2023 103,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 98y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

under trays damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2022 77,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,781 miles

Nearside Front non run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated car has bottomed out under drivers side, under tray damaged and wiring that sits behind it also damaged (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front non run flat tyre fitted

bonnet struts no longer support bonnet weight

Fail 6 Jul 2021 58,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre splitting open badly on inside edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front non run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated car has bottomed out under drivers side, under tray damaged and wiring that sits behind it also damaged (4.11 (c) (i))

bonnet struts no longer support bonnet weight

Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,166 miles

Nearside mirror glass poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2020 43,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,446 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 LOV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 DD08 LOV, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DD08 LOV registered?

DD08 LOV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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