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DG08 HFO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,195 mi
Last recorded62,195 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 62,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,607 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,759 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,873 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17/W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 40,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17/W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,264 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,110 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,718 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 HFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG08 HFO, 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 DG08 HFO registered?

DG08 HFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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