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DF08 XUX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,584 mi
Last recorded128,584 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 128,584 miles

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

Rear Differential anti vibration bracket has worn bush

Rear Nearside and Offside wheels have had weld repairs

Pass 25 May 2023 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2021 112,040 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 112,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 103,190 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 103,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,116 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,936 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,976 miles

Unable to test components protected by upper and lower panels.

Pass 10 May 2011 35,695 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 XUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

DF08 XUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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