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DE08 OJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,052 mi
Last recorded131,052 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 131,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 130,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2025 130,788 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 130,268 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 119,830 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 119,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,234 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 114,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,493 miles

front lower arm bushes small cracks (minor

Fail 9 Sep 2021 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front lower arm bushes small cracks (minor

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,470 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake support bracket broken

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Dec 2020 81,470 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside rear handbrake support bracket broken

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,722 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 58,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,751 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 42,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,959 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,932 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 OJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

DE08 OJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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