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DK08 XVG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,065 mi
Last recorded148,065 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 148,065 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 133,544 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 133,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 95,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,941 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,613 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 60,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE both edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,104 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,744 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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DK08 XVG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DK08 XVG, 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 DK08 XVG registered?

DK08 XVG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 XVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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