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DF08 XWO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,828 mi
Last recorded69,828 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,828 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 62,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 50,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,116 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 46,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,645 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured bracket under n/s/f seat which holds the wiring is insecure and may get trapped in the seat runner (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,173 miles

Nearside Front tread getting low and cracking

Offside Front tread getting low and cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,868 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,294 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 13,498 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 XWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

DF08 XWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DF08 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 XWO 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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