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DE08 AFO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,782 mi
Last recorded147,782 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 147,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 147,782 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,264 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,219 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 112,219 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,095 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 27 Nov 2019 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Dec 2018 96,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced less than 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 96,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced less than 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 88,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle does not open from inside or outside (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre inflated before brake test possibly punctured

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,783 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,561 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,627 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 26 Mar 2011 21,766 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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DE08 AFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DE08 AFO, 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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DE08 AFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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