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DG08 AMG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,579 mi
Last recorded10,579 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 10,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 10,402 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 10,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 9,863 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 9,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 6,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 6,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,891 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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DG08 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 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 DG08 AMG, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of DG08 AMG?

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What year was DG08 AMG registered?

DG08 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is DG08 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 AMG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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