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DG08 HFW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 141,372 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 125,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 114,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,940 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,680 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,737 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,737 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,074 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 HFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

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

Is DG08 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 HFW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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