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DF08 WVC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,911 mi
Last recorded154,911 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 154,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 154,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,525 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 128,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,160 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,417 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,178 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,753 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,816 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 WVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF08 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

DF08 WVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is DF08 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 WVC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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