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DG08 ULZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ULZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 89,760 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,210 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 73,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,107 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 63,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,404 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 52,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2023 32,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,428 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,657 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 ULZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

DG08 ULZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DG08 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 ULZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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