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DG08 WOC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,707 mi
Last recorded128,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 128,707 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 128,706 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing one on each tyre wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,842 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 109,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,531 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion on gearbox sump

Nearside Front Wear on tyre edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Signs of coolant leak

Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,531 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion on gearbox sump

Nearside Front Wear on tyre edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 3 May 2019 77,427 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 77,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,228 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 May 2018 69,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2017 63,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges of tyre worn and slight cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges of tyre worn and slight cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 59,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges of tyre worn and slight cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges of tyre worn and slight cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 54,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,830 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,450 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 WOC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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