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DG08 OFL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,601 mi
Last recorded262,601 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 262,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 262,601 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 256,248 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 256,247 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 249,478 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 241,132 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 232,745 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 232,588 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 224,362 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 224,196 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 212,500 miles

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.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 195,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 175,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 175,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 153,535 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 153,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 131,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,669 miles

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.

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 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.

Is DG08 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 OFL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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