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DE08 OZW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 81,405 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded, Under-sealed.

Fail 9 May 2018 81,405 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded, Under-sealed.

Pass 9 May 2017 78,637 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 78,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 69,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,173 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)

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 OZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

DE08 OZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is DE08 OZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 OZW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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