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DG08 UMA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,546 mi
Last recorded126,546 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 104,574 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 104,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 91,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 82,780 miles

alignment

Fail 4 May 2017 82,780 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear panel above the exhaust tail pipe insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

alignment

Pass 7 May 2016 77,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 77,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 147,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 70,244 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 70,244 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing in and out and rears wearing inside advice alignment.

Fail 7 May 2014 65,544 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front tyres wearing in and out.

Pass 7 May 2014 65,544 miles

front tyres wearing in and out.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,399 miles

N/S front fog lamp lens cracked.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 54,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake fluid level low!

Brake pad wear warning light "on"

N/S front fog lamp lens cracked.

O/S rear inner side light not working.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked.

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 UMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

DG08 UMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 UMA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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