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DG08 WNR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 245/40 17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Floor area corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 116,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 245/40 17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Floor area corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,445 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 108,427 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

washer jets frozen

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,126 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bottom link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY 3mm and cracking within tread inner and outer edges and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear back box exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,934 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened supension arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,618 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,570 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 27 Jul 2018 83,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 83,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,269 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,019 miles

front brake discs worn and pads low.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,017 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and pads low.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,242 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 WNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WNR, 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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DG08 WNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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