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DG08 SUF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,924 mi
Last recorded137,924 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,924 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 137,924 miles

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))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 109,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,151 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,612 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,930 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,815 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,190 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,505 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,024 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,391 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 SUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 SUF registered?

DG08 SUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is DG08 SUF safe to buy?

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