MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres have edge wear, suggest front to rear swop and wheel alignment check.
brake pedal anti-slip pad worn.
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine fluid levels low ( topped up )
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear/rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight wear at brake pedal anti slip
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight wear at brake pedal anti slip
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
offside rear tyre wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
outer edge wear at nearside front tyre
recom wheel allignment check
screen wash fluid low level warning on
slight wear at brake pedal anti slip
vehicle emissions passed no print out available due to low emissions
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
offside rear tyre wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
outer edge wear at nearside front tyre
recom wheel allignment check
screen wash fluid low level warning on
slight wear at brake pedal anti slip
vehicle emissions passed no print out available due to low emissions
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid level mid max/min
engine oil level low
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
o/s headlamp aim at lower limit
recom replacement 2x rear tyres ( re above advisories )
suspect front and rear brake pads wearing
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills etc.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG08 OFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OFL, 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 OFL registered?
DG08 OFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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