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DE08 AXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 100,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,333 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,658 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,991 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal leaking, requires attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,025 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,327 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,897 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 11 Apr 2016 57,404 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,106 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 29,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,492 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 AXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DE08 AXZ, 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 DE08 AXZ registered?

DE08 AXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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