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DG08 OFR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,163 mi
Last recorded131,163 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear suspension undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,059 miles

P3,,,((3.20))..225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,,255/35/18 X 2 REARS,,,15 YR OLD//MILES,,,,,,,,,,,,

Fail 29 Sep 2023 128,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

P3,,,((3.20))..225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,,255/35/18 X 2 REARS,,,15 YR OLD//MILES,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 20 May 2022 120,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 120,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 108,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 97,313 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,364 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,097 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,072 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Park brake (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,986 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,981 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner & outer edges & perishing on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,591 miles

Damage to nearside mirror/side repeater

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,245 miles

front discs lipped

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 OFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

DG08 OFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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