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DF08 GOP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,563 mi
Last recorded76,563 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 GOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 76,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 76,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 71,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 68,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 65,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,840 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 53,416 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,713 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,326 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 26,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 17,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,078 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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DF08 GOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DF08 GOP, 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 DF08 GOP registered?

DF08 GOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is DF08 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 GOP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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